Plant Manager (Biomass Briquetting Plant)

Job Description Plant Manager (Biomass Briquetting Plant)

Location: Near Depalpur, Punjab
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Rs. 200,000/month
Company: Client

About the Client

Our client is a biomass energy company focused on converting maize straw and manure into high-quality biofuel briquettes. Their first biomass densification plant near Depalpur will process 60 tons/day of agricultural residues using a mix of shredding, hammering, drying, and briquetting technologies.

To lead operations, they are hiring a Plant Manager who can set up and manage production while optimizing machine-based and labor-based processes.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the setup, operation, and optimization of a 3-4 ton/hr Chinese briquetting plant. The ideal candidate should have experience in multi-stage material processing, industrial-scale operations, and densification technologies (pelletizing or briquetting).

This is a leadership role requiring expertise in process flow management, machinery troubleshooting, and workforce supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Setup & Production Management

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimization of the briquetting plant.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows for shredding, hammering, drying, and briquetting.
• Ensure raw material handling (maize straw, manure) aligns with production capacity (60 tons/day).

2. Machine Operation & Maintenance

• Supervise Chinese briquetting machines, shredders, dryers, conveyors, and hammer mills.
• Work with maintenance teams to ensure minimum downtime and quick troubleshooting.

3. Workforce & Process Optimization

• Manage and train machine operators & labor teams to balance manual and automated processes.
• Improve material flow efficiency and minimize production bottlenecks.
• Implement safety and quality control protocols.

4. Inventory & Supply Coordination

• Work with the supply chain team to ensure steady raw material availability.
• Monitor moisture levels, drying times, and machine settings to maintain quality.

5. Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain production reports, downtime logs, and performance records.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and industrial regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Minimum: DAE (Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering).
• Preferred: Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Process Engineering.

Experience:

• 7+ years in an industrial production setting.
• 3+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in pelletizing, feed mills, biomass processing, or related industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of Chinese machinery operation & troubleshooting.
• Strong background in process optimization, workforce management, and safety compliance.

Skills:

• Production flow management Understanding how different materials (biomass, agri-residues) require different processing steps.
• Technical troubleshooting Ability to diagnose and fix machine issues (shredders, dryers, conveyors, briquetting presses).
• Leadership & team management Supervising machine operators and labor efficiently.
• Process efficiency improvement Reducing wastage and increasing machine uptime.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Rs. 200,000/month
Career growth Opportunity to scale operations as the company expands.
Training on biomass densification technologies.