Chief Executive Officer - Flavors & Fragrance Business

Organisation:

A reputed Indian privately held organisation with presence of close to 2 decades, deals with aroma ingredients, fragrances and flavors, part of a large group in the Pharmaceutical and Neutraceutical business. current turnover of fragrances and flavors business arm is approximately 50 crs - 60 crs with about current strength of 120 people. Serves globally and has sales offices in Germany, USA and Japan. Expecting an annual growth of 15% to 20% YOY.

Purpose:

- To effectively manage the Production, Processes and operations of the Organisation in order to execute strategic imperatives and achieve targeted business plans.

- To carry out process development interventions and ensure compliance to all quality and safety standards and other regulatory guidelines those are in vogue, and keeping a sharp focus on cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Formulate and execute the strategic plan for the organisation to increase the sale of Aroma Ingredients, Flavors and Fragrances in the domestic and international markets.

- Actively involved in identification and launching of new products through market research and competitive analysis to increase the sale turnover.

- Develop capabilities for robust systems and processes

- Benchmark and improve upon production and operations standards.

- Cost optimization strategies.

- Ensure financial health of the company.

- Ensure teams follow the mandated process guidance without deviations.

- Lead the teams to achieve best in class quality.

- Provide and improve upon regular dashboard on sourcing, supply and planning.

- Understand Market dynamics and competition strategies, planning forecasts, cost of goods and yields.

- Plan / Implement optimum plant capacity, lead teams in engineering and maintenance.

- Ensure right quality of people in line with business plan.

- Ensure high motivation levels within the teams.

Desired Profile:

- A Chemical Engineer with MBA in Marketing / Finance Specialization

- 15 - 20 yrs of relevant industry experience with strong marketing knowledge.

- Excellent in strategic thinking and thought leadership

- Ability to work cohesively with and lead teams

- Good change management strategies.

Behaviors :

- High levels of integrity, attitude to learn and enthusiastic individual.

- Excellent Communication and presentation skills.

- Good Interpersonal Skills and Targets Oriented.

- External Internal and External Stakeholder Management.

- Drive for results.