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Sugar, Paper & Process Mills Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

Sugar mills in Kallakurichi, Viluppuram and Perambalur, and paper mills such as TNPL in Karur, run seasonal and year-round operations with cogeneration plants.

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Working in Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Employers in this sector hire for Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Stores Incharge, Planning Engineer. Candidates with experience in a similar plant or project, and who are open to working in Kallakurichi or Viluppuram or Karur, are shortlisted fastest.

Positions we recruit for

Production Engineer

Sugar Mill & Cogeneration

1 openings →

Quality Engineer

Process Lab

4 openings →

Project Engineer

Mill Expansion

4 openings →

Stores Incharge

Stores incharges control every item that comes in and goes out, so production never stops for want of material.

1 openings →

Planning Engineer

Off-season Maintenance Planning

1 openings →

Sugar, Paper & Process Mills openings by position

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Production Engineer · 1

HC-SUGAR-107Full-time

Production Engineer – Sugar Mill & Cogeneration

Client: a sugar and cogeneration company · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Perambalur
Experience: 4–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.8–7.1 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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Quality Engineer · 4

HC-SUGAR-101Full-time

Quality Engineer – Process Lab

Client: a paper and board mill · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Perundurai, Erode
Experience: Fresher–4 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹2.6–4.4 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-SUGAR-105Full-time

Quality Engineer – Process Lab

Client: a distillery · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Karur
Experience: 6–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.9–7.7 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-SUGAR-109Full-time

Quality Engineer – Process Lab

Client: a paper and board mill · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Experience: 7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.4–8.7 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-SUGAR-110Full-time

Quality Engineer – Process Lab

Client: a sugar and cogeneration company · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Tindivanam, Viluppuram
Experience: 5–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.3–7.9 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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Project Engineer · 4

HC-SUGAR-102Contract

Project Engineer – Mill Expansion

Client: a sugar and cogeneration company · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi
Experience: 4–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.3–8.4 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-SUGAR-106Full-time

Project Engineer – Mill Expansion

Client: a distillery · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Karur
Experience: 7–11 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.0–10.7 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-SUGAR-108Full-time

Project Engineer – Mill Expansion

Client: a distillery · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Perambalur
Experience: 9–11 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹9.7–13.1 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-SUGAR-111Full-time

Project Engineer – Mill Expansion

Client: a sugar and cogeneration company · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Viluppuram
Experience: 3–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.4–8.8 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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Stores Incharge · 1

HC-SUGAR-103Full-time

Stores Incharge – Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Client: a distillery · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi
Experience: 3–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹2.7–4.2 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Receive material against PO and GRN in ERP
Maintain bin cards, stock levels and FIFO
Issue material against approved indents
Conduct periodic stock verification and reconciliation
Coordinate with purchase on reorder levels and shortages

Skills: SAP MM / Tally / ERP · Inventory control · FIFO & stock audits · MS Excel

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Planning Engineer · 1

HC-SUGAR-104Full-time

Planning Engineer – Off-season Maintenance Planning

Client: a paper and board mill · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Kallakurichi
Experience: 2–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.0–7.0 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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Frequently asked questions

Which positions are open in Sugar, Paper & Process Mills?

We recruit Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Stores Incharge, Planning Engineer.

Where are Sugar, Paper & Process Mills jobs located in Tamil Nadu?

The main hubs are Kallakurichi, Viluppuram, Karur, Perambalur, Erode, with openings in 6 locations on our site.

Do I need industry experience to apply?

It helps, but many employers accept engineers from related industries with transferable skills. Mention any similar plant or project experience clearly in your CV.

How do I apply?

Click 'Apply for this role' on any opening, or email your CV to hr@heronconsultancy.com.