Grease Technical Manager

Acts as the primary technical owner for the grease plant, responsible for formulation know‑how, process settings, and technical problem‑solving, with a clear mandate to capture and systematise existing tribal knowledge overall end to end production process.

• Shadow the current grease expert to document formulations, process windows, and “black book” know‑how into structured SOPs, standard recipes, and control plans.
• Own and maintain all grease formulations (base oil, thickener, additive packages), ensuring they are robust, cost‑effective, and production‑friendly.
• Define and control critical process parameters for each grade (temperatures, mixing speeds, hold times, cooling profiles) and ensure these are reflected in batch sheets and DCS/PLC settings.
• Lead technical troubleshooting for production and quality issues (e.g., soft/hard grease, oil separation, penetration drift, noise, pumpability, rust/EP failures).
• Work with QC/Lab to set test methods, acceptance criteria, and investigation protocols for non‑conformances; approve corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product tweaks and cost‑downs (additive optimization, alternative raws, consolidation of overlapping formulations) without compromising performance.
• Train production and lab teams on grease fundamentals, product families, and practical “why” behind procedures so the plant can run reliably without single‑person dependence.
• Provide second‑line technical support to Sales/Key Accounts on product selection, failure analysis, and OEM/customer audits.

• Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7–12+ years’ experience in grease / lubricant formulation and manufacturing, with strong hands‑on exposure to saponification and finishing.
• Deep understanding of base oils, thickeners (lithium, calcium, complex, polyurea etc.), and performance additives used in greases.
• Proven capability in lab–to–plant scale‑up, problem‑solving, and working closely with operations and QC.