Head – Manufacturing (Rigid Plastics (ISBM / EBM)

Department: Manufacturing / Operations

Reporting To: Plant Director / COO / Managing Director

Location: Baddi

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations Management
Lead overall manufacturing operations for IMM, IBM, ISBM, and EBM lines.
Ensure achievement of production targets (volume, efficiency, yield, OEE).
Optimize machine utilization, cycle times, mold performance, and manpower.
Drive capacity planning and production scheduling aligned with sales demand.
Process Excellence & Technical Leadership
Provide strong technical leadership in:
Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting
Blow molding processes (IBM / ISBM / EBM)
Resin selection, drying, material handling, and regrind control
Lead process standardization, SOP development, and best practice deployment.
Drive cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and energy optimization.
Support new mold, machine, and technology qualification.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure consistent product quality meeting customer specifications and regulatory standards.
Drive adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, GMP, or customer-specific quality systems.
Collaborate with Quality teams on:
Root cause analysis (CAPA)
Process audits
Customer complaints and corrective actions




Cost Control & Productivity Improvement
Own manufacturing cost KPIs: conversion cost, wastage, power, consumables.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen initiatives.
Control material loss, mold damage, breakdown losses, and overtime costs.
Support budgeting, cost forecasting, and profitability improvement.
Maintenance & Asset Management
Partner with Maintenance teams to ensure:
High equipment uptime
Preventive & predictive maintenance execution
Critical spares planning
Oversee lifecycle management of machines, molds, auxiliaries, and utilities.

Qualifications & Experience
Education
B.E. / B. Tech in Plastics Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Mechanical Engineering/ CIPET
MBA / PGDM in Operations (preferred)
Experience
15–25 years in rigid plastic manufacturing
Minimum 5–8 years in a senior manufacturing leadership role
Solid hands-on exposure to IMM, IBM, ISBM, and EBM technologies

Key Skills & Competencies
Deep technical expertise in rigid plastics processing
Strong leadership and people management skills
Lean / Six Sigma / TPM implementation experience
Data-driven decision making
Cost and productivity mindset
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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