Industry CPP Films | PET Films | Multilayer Co-Extruded Films | High-Barrier Films | Speciality Films | Flexible Packaging Films | Barrier Packaging Films | Food Packaging Films | Thermoforming Films | Vacuum Packaging Films | Advanced Packaging Films.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly accomplished

Head – Operations

to lead the end-to-end operations of our

Flexible Packaging Films Business , focused on manufacturing

High-Barrier Flexible Packaging Films, Multilayer Co-Extruded Films, and Specialty Films . The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational excellence across

film manufacturing, extrusion, multilayer co-extrusion, coating, metallizing, slitting, converting, quality, maintenance, planning, logistics, and safety , while ensuring optimum productivity, cost efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end operations of the

Flexible Packaging Films manufacturing business , ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations. Oversee the complete manufacturing cycle, including

extrusion, multilayer co-extrusion, film processing, coating, metallising, slitting, converting, packaging, and dispatch operations . Ensure achievement of production targets for

High-Barrier Films, Multilayer Films, Co-Extruded Films, and Speciality Films

while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Develop production plans aligned with customer demand, capacity, product mix, and delivery commitments. Drive improvements in

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, yield, recovery, capacity utilisation, and line efficiency . Minimise waste, scrap, rework, downtime, and manufacturing costs through continuous improvement initiatives.



Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability. Ensure compliance with

ISO standards, food packaging requirements, customer specifications, statutory requirements, and EHS guidelines . Implement

Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and World-Class Manufacturing (WCM)

practices across operational functions. Coordinate with

Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Quality, R&D;, and Finance teams

to ensure seamless business operations. Monitor key manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance. Lead

capacity expansion, process automation, technology upgrades, new product development support, and plant modernisation projects . Manage plant budgets, manufacturing costs, utilities, and resource utilisation to achieve profitability targets. Develop strategies to optimise

energy consumption, raw material utilisation, film yield, production efficiency, and conversion costs . Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, capability development, and succession planning. Foster a culture of

safety, quality, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

across the organisation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Plastics, Industrial, or Production Engineering . MBA/PGDM

will be preferred.



18–25 years

of manufacturing experience, including

7+ years in a senior operations leadership role . Proven experience in the

Flexible Packaging Films / Speciality Films industry . Strong experience in

High-Barrier Films, Multilayer Barrier Films, Co-Extruded Films, and Specialty Films manufacturing . Candidates with strong experience in

BOPP, BOPET, CPP, PET Films, Multilayer Films, Barrier Films, or other Flexible Packaging Films

will be considered. Hands-on knowledge of

extrusion and multilayer co-extrusion lines, film processing, coating systems, metallizing lines, slitting machines, converting, and packaging operations . Strong understanding of

Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, and World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) . Experience in managing large-scale manufacturing operations with strong exposure to

capacity utilization, productivity improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction . Experience with

ERP systems such as SAP Excellent leadership, strategic planning, financial management, P&L;, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills: Versatile Packaging Films Manufacturing High-Barrier Films Multilayer Barrier Films Co-Extruded Films Speciality Films Plant Operations Management Multilayer Co-Extrusion Extrusion & Film Processing Coating & Metallizing Operations Slitting & Converting Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Production Planning OEE & Capacity Utilization Yield & Productivity Improvement Lean Manufacturing TPM & Six Sigma Operational Excellence Cost Reduction Quality Management EHS Compliance Supply Chain Coordination Team Leadership Budget & P&L; Management Capacity Expansion Process Automation Continuous Improvement

📌 Head of Operations (Flexible Packaging Film Business) (Mumbai)
🏢 Vishakha Group
📍 Mumbai