Jobs Openings

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: 80k – 1 Lac / month

Job Overview

This role demands a highly agile and adaptable individual who can seamlessly adjust to the evolving needs of the business. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of packaging regulations and guidelines across various markets, alongside a strong foundation in material sciences and conversion technologies. Expertise in sustainable packaging solutions and a comprehensive knowledge of recyclability and waste management practices in relevant geographies are critical for success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technology Innovation and Capability Development

• Expertise in the development and qualification of sustainable materials.
• In-depth understanding of waste management systems for key geographies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of recyclability standards across different regions

2. Stakeholder Management

• Ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders for small to mediumscale projects.
• Internal stakeholders: Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, and Plant Engineering.
• External stakeholders: Brand Owners, Convertors, Testing Laboratories, and Research Partners.

3. Project Management

• Lead and drive medium-scale networks for technology projects, ensuring on-time delivery (OTIF) using a defined Design of Experiments (DoE) framework.
• Oversee the qualification, approval, and testing processes for recycled plastic materials.

4. Digitalization

• Contribute to the development of predictive models for resin characterization.
• Develop and implement playbooks for in-house data management systems

Key Competencies and Knowledge:

Technical Proficiency:

Strong knowledge of material sciences, packaging technology, sustainability, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. Understanding of the latest technological advancements in packaging, along with structural design expertise.

Industry Knowledge:

A robust understanding of the FMCG sector, including the packaging materials supply chain and market dynamics.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, adapting style and language to suit the audience

Presentation and Analytical Skills:

Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with a methodical approach to data analysis and strong logical reasoning skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

Persuasive and influential, with a strong customer service orientation. Capable of effective collaboration and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Project Management:

Ability to lead projects within defined timelines and ensure successful execution

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Packaging/Polymer Technology from CIPET or equivalent institute or a PG Diploma in Packaging Science and Technology from IIP, SIES, or equivalent institutions.
• Industry Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience within the FMCG or Pharma industries is preferred.

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: 70k – 80k / month

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished and proficient Polymer Science graduate to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in polymer chemistry, materials characterization, and polymer processing, with a passion for driving innovation in sustainable plastic solutions. This role will be instrumental in supporting new product development and feedstock characterization across diverse applications, while strengthening Banyan Nation’s position as a leader in sustainable plastic recycling and material innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to R&D initiatives aimed at designing, synthesizing, and optimizing polymer materials to meet targeted property requirements for specific applications.
• Lead mechanical and rheological testing efforts in compliance with established characterization techniques.
• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) testing for R&D trials to accelerate project outcomes.
• Formalize and maintain a comprehensive recipe database by mapping testing data from all in-house, converter, and client trials, essential for scaling up and supporting future MIS integration.
• Support the development of an in-house PCR Calculator for new grade development, crucial for collaborating with polymer partners on material outcomes.
• Manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for R&D and Quality testing interfaces, including for GC-MS, DSC, TGA, colour measurement, and rheology testing.
• Build and maintain a repository of material defects and corresponding solution guidelines, to later serve as technical case studies for client presentations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance checks, AMC of lab equipment, and manage documentation such as TDS, CoA, and MSDS SOPs

Key Competencies and Knowledge:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong foundation in mechanical testing, thermal analysis, and spectroscopy. Familiarity with material characterization techniques, including FTIR, DSC, TGA, and GC-MS is beneficial.
• Industry Insights: Understanding of both the recycling and virgin plastics industries, with emphasis on polymer synthesis, formulation, and sustainable material development.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse experimental data, providing clear, actionable insights.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from CIPET, or equivalent institutions may be considered for candidates with substantial relevant experience.
• 2-3 years of proven work experience within a relevant industry, ideally within polymer research and development.

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 70k – 80k / month

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager - Quality (WTP & Systems) will take charge of overall Quality Management and the Environment Management System (EMS) within the organization, in compliance with ISO-9001-2015, OHSAS, and ISO-14001-2015 standards. This role is responsible for managing WTP (Water Treatment Plant) and WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) operations, ensuring the achievement of quality and environmental targets, efficient resource management, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Target Achievement

• Monitor the performance of RO (Reverse Osmosis) and wastewater recycling systems, ensuring operational efficiency and effective treatment.
• Ensure zero breakdowns in water treatment operations and timely sanitation of RO systems to extend membrane life.
• Plan and ensure effluent and sludge disposal is compliant with PCB (Pollution Control Board) regulations.
• Maintain compliance with water usage and withdrawal limits as per PCB and ground water department consent.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to PCB, ensuring compliance with effluent water parameters.
• Oversee the calibration of lab instruments, gauges, and monitoring systems.
• Train operators to optimize chemical usage, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
• Ensure external water testing as per system and legal requirements and maintain cleanliness in line operations.

2. Pricing Target Achievement

• Drive cost reduction in WTP and WWTP operations, including chemical, membrane, and filter costs, while ensuring quality.
• Maximize water recovery and reduce waste by maintaining equipment and controlling water wastage.
• Prepare budgets, track costs, and implement improvements to reduce operational expenses.

3. Systems Implementation

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, OHSAS, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Participate actively in audits (IMS, GRS, ISCC) and manage documentation.
• Conduct training on WTP and WWTP systems for safe and efficient operations.
• Manage calibration programs and oversee process change management with risk assessments and documentation.

4. Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including PCB, Legal Metrology, and Ground Water Department regulations.
• Timely submission of legal reports, renewals, and related documentation

5. Team Management

• Foster a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and feedback sessions.

6. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure equipment safety inspections and adherence to documented safe working procedures.
• Ensure employees use personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a clean and hazard-free working environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with experience in Quality Management Systems and Water Treatment systems.
• Strong understanding of quality management and compliance with legal requirements such as PCB, groundwater departments, and legal metrology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, or Pharma.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 70k – 1 Lac / month

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting audits, and adhering to regulatory compliance. The role will also involve assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support decision-making at higher level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accuracy.
• Support the preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Assist with internal and external audits.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage end-to-end processes for AP/AR, including invoicing, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and ensure timely collections

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and variance reports to management for informed decision making.

4. Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory returns.
• Maintain compliance with all legal requirements and stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations

5. General Ledger Management

• Oversee accurate and timely entries into the general ledger.
• Maintain a detailed account of fixed assets, depreciation, and journal entries.

6. Internal Controls

• Support the development and monitoring of financial controls to mitigate risks.
• Participate in process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

7. Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow to ensure that financial obligations are met and provide forecasts to management for cash flow requirements

8. Team Coordination

• Coordinate with the accounts team for financial closures, audits, and reports and Provide guidance and training to junior staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance
• Experience: 5 to 6 years preferably in Manufacturing Industries.
• Strong knowledge of Banking related activities / Capex activities and financial reporting with Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, SAP etc.)

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 70k - 80k / month

Job Overview

The Manager, Waste and Scrap Management will be responsible for managing all aspects of
scrap materials generated from raw material (RM) process waste across organization and
ensuring inventory control, vendor management, and revenue maximization. This role focuses
on waste management systems, safety training, compliance with environmental regulations,
strategic planning and execution of waste management processes, focusing on the sale of scrap
materials, vendor negotiations, and maximizing profit generation from waste.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Scrap and Waste Inventory Management

• Manage inventory of all scrap materials generated from the plant, ensuring accurate tracking, classification, and storage.
• Implement efficient inventory control systems to monitor waste generation and disposal.
• Perform regular audits of waste inventory and identify areas for improvement in resource utilization

2. Vendor Discovery and Management

• Identify and onboard new vendors to enhance competition and maximize scrap sale revenue.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, ensuring favourable terms and timely scrap lifting.
• Develop long-term vendor relationships that support strategic business goals, compliance, and cost reduction

3. Revenue Optimization

• Explore innovative ways to maximize revenue from waste by identifying new markets, improving scrap segregation, and ensuring efficient sales processes.
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop and track revenue forecasts from scrap sales.
• Evaluate market trends for scrap pricing and recommend strategies to capitalize on price fluctuations.

4. Contracting and Compliance

• Oversee the legal and contractual aspects of vendor agreements, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and company policies.
• Ensure all scrap management activities are compliant with environmental laws and internal standards.
• Collaborate with the legal and finance departments for proper contracting, reporting, and compliance.

5. Waste Reduction & Management

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly waste generation, aiming to minimize wastage.
• Analyse waste generation patterns and propose improvements to reduce overall waste.
• Implement mass balancing techniques to track waste flow and optimize waste reduction strategies.
• Regularly review operational processes to minimize wastage and improve profitability from scrap.

6. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly reports, providing vendor and scrap-wise breakdowns and comparisons.
• Perform mass balancing and work toward continuous waste reduction.

7. Team Development & Training

• Lead a team responsible for scrap handling, inventory management, and vendor coordination
• Guide the team toward process improvements, using methods like 5S, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone diagrams, TPM, TQM, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Conduct training sessions to ensure safety and efficiency in scrap handling.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, finance, and operations to achieve organizational objectives

8. Market Knowledge & Decision Making

• Stay updated on market trends and pricing for scrap materials to make informed business decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Accounting & Finance or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in waste management or scrap handling, with at least 2-3 years managing teams and vendors.
• Experience in inventory management, data analysis, ERP/SAP systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with knowledge of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Integrity, self-motivation, and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Physically fit and proactive, with a positive, cost-centric approach.

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-time

About Banyan Nation:

Banyan Nation is India's first vertically integrated plastic recycling company that helps global brands use more recycled plastic in their packaging and products. We combine proprietary technology and infrastructure to produce high-quality recycled plastics that meet the most demanding specifications.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Manager to provide expert after-sales support to customers using our recycled plastics in various moulding applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of plastic processing with excellent customer service skills to ensure optimal product performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to customers on the use of recycled plastics in blow molding, injection moulding, and extrusion applications

• Troubleshoot processing issues at customer sites and recommend solutions

• Conduct customer training on optimal processing parameters for recycled plastics

• Document technical issues and solutions to build knowledge base

• Work with Quality and R&D teams to improve product performance based on customer feedback

• Develop processing guidelines and technical data sheets for new products

• Support sales team during customer trials and product qualifications

• Monitor and analyze customer complaints to identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Travel to customer sites as needed (40-50% travel expected)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with moulders/converters and understand their pain points

• Market and promote Banyan grades to moulders/converters

Required Qualifications:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Technology, or related field
• 7+ years experience in plastic processing, with expertise in blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion
• Strong understanding of polymer properties and processing parameters
• Experience with quality control and testing methods for plastic products
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and Hindi
• Willingness to travel frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with recycled plastics
• Knowledge of FMCG packaging applications
• Additional regional language skills
• Experience with CRM systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with leading brands
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance and other benefits
• Dynamic work environment in a growing company

Location: India

No. of. Openings: East - 1, West - 1, North - 1, South - 1, Central - 1

Employment Type: Full-time

About Banyan Nation:

Banyan Nation is India’s most trusted plastic recycler, recognized for pioneering a circular economy for plastics. Headquartered in Hyderabad, we are a leading player in the FMCG bottle-to-bottle recycling industry. In the last three years alone, we have enabled the manufacturing of over 2 billion sustainable bottles.

We believe in ethical sourcing and ensuring that every bottle we recycle is traceable for years. Additionally, our integration of 10000+ informal PCR/PIR material collectors into formal value chains reflects our commitment to social responsibility.

Position Overview:

The Sourcing Manager will lead end-to-end material sourcing activities across multiple industries (Pharma, FMCG, Retail, Beverage, Automotive, Paper & Stationery). Will close deals, drive tenders, and develop market intelligence to optimize procurement strategies, ensuring Banyan Nation secures high-quality materials under favorable commercial terms and industry compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic PCR/PIR plastic material Sourcing & Category Management – Develop and execute sourcing roadmaps for industrial PCR/PIR plastic material across multiple sectors. Segment supplier categories, forecast requirements and diversify supply base for resilience.
• Tender Management & RFx Execution – Prepare and manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs. Coordinate end-to-end bidding: document preparation, market release, evaluation, negotiation and contract-award processes. Ensure transparency, compliance and competitive margin realization.
• Commercial Negotiation & Deal Closure – Engage with suppliers—industrials, recyclers and sourcing partners—to negotiate PCR/PIR plastic material price, terms, ratings, logistics, and payment clauses. Ensure approval of commercial contracts that align with our organization. Category-level P&L accountability - driving sourcing strategies that deliver commercial performance in line with Banyan Nation's financial and sustainability goals.
• Market Intelligence & Price Benchmarking – Continuously gather data on PCR/PIR plastic material price movements, sector-specific benchmarks, global supply-demand trends. Share intelligence to guide sourcing strategy and risk mitigation.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management – Build strong relationships with Recyclable resource networks, Sourcing Partners, and institutional buyers. Liaise internally with operations, quality, legal, logistics, and finance teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Contract Performance & Risk Management – Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery timelines, Exception Management & Dispute Resolution). Implement corrective actions. Manage tender compliance, supplier audits, and mitigation of supply chain disruptions.
• Bid Evaluation & Cost Analysis – Support bid committees with comprehensive evaluation: technical comparisons, price scoring, total cost-of-ownership assessments.
• Conduct supplier due diligence to ensure ethical sourcing practices, compliance with environmental norms, and adherence to anti-bribery standards.
• Be eager to use BN digital tools to drive transparency, track procurement KPIs, and enable data-driven decisions.
• Continuously optimize landed cost of RM by balancing price, logistics, payment terms & working capital projections.
• Work closely with QC and Production teams to ensure sourced material meets Banyan Nation’s stringent quality, impurity, and processing standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Any bachelor’s degree (preferred business administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field).
• 3–6 years in commercial sourcing, procurement, or supply chain—preferably in PCR/PIR plastic materials or industrial recycling.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

• Industry Knowledge: Exposure to pharma, FMCG, retail, beverages, automotive, paper & stationery recyclable material streams.
• Tender Expertise: Proven ability to manage full tender cycles. Should have strong knowledge and hands-on experience in tender management, including preparation, submission, and execution of tenders across sectors like pharma, FMCG, retail, beverage, automobile, and public sector enterprises. Must be capable of independently managing end-to-end tendering processes, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
• EPR: Must have sound understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks and compliance requirements related to PCR/PIR plastic management. Should be capable of supporting sourcing strategies aligned with sustainability goals and regulatory mandates, and effectively engaging with brands and stakeholders for EPR-related material procurement and documentation.
• Technical knowledge: Understanding of PCR/PIR plastic material grades, quality parameters, impurity standards.

Required Skill Set:

• Negotiation: Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in high-volume/materials-based deal closure.
• Analytical Skills: Data-driven sourcing and market intelligence capabilities.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Competencies & Soft Skills
• Negotiation & Influencing: Resolute, results-driven, capable of closing large-volume deals.
• Analytical Thinking: Comfortable with complex data, cost breakdowns, and market trends.
• Communication: Clear, confident, and persuasive, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem Solving: Agile mindset to resolve supplier issues, logistics bottlenecks, and contract disputes.
• Organization: Managing multiple tenders, deadlines, and documentation simultaneously.