Job Title

Production & Technical Manager - Compostable Packaging

Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Department

Operations & Manufacturing

Reports To

CEO / Director

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Job Summary

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Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Operations

- Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Ensure timely execution of production orders and customer commitments.
- Monitor machine utilization, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Coordinate production activities to achieve delivery targets.
- Manage shop floor operations, manpower allocation, and shift planning.
- Prepare and maintain production reports, KPIs, and operational records.

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Technical Process Management

- Optimize blown film extrusion processes and machine parameters.
- Troubleshoot processing issues related to film quality, sealing, thickness variation, and productivity.
- Improve production efficiency while reducing wastage and downtime.
- Conduct machine trials and process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers and service providers for technical support.
- Implement best manufacturing practices and process controls.

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Product Development & Formulation

- Develop and optimize formulations for compostable films and bags.
- Create and maintain recipes using PBAT, PLA, compostable fillers, additives, and masterbatches.
- Conduct product trials and validation for new customer requirements.
- Develop innovative and specialty compostable packaging solutions.
- Improve product performance while maintaining cost competitiveness.
- Maintain technical documentation of formulations, trials, and process parameters.

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Procurement & Vendor Management

- Manage procurement of raw materials, additives, packaging materials,



and consumables.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for cost-effective sourcing.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with vendors.
- Ensure timely availability of materials to support production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and quality standards.
- Maintain strong relationships with key raw material suppliers.

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Inventory Management

- Monitor raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and stock reconciliation.
- Ensure optimum inventory levels to avoid shortages and overstocking.
- Track material consumption and inventory movements.
- Minimize inventory losses, wastage, and obsolete stock.
- Coordinate with stores and accounts for inventory accuracy.

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Quality Assurance & Quality Control

- Establish and maintain quality control systems and procedures.
- Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct and supervise testing of raw materials and finished products.
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Handle customer quality complaints and technical feedback.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and customer requirements.

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Product Costing & Commercial Analysis

- Prepare detailed product costing for all compostable films and bags.




- Calculate raw material consumption, conversion costs, packaging costs, and production costs for each product.
- Develop cost sheets for current product developments, customer enquiries, and customized product requirements.
- Analyze the impact of formulation changes, raw material pricing, and process modifications on product cost and profitability.
- Work closely with sales and management teams to determine target selling prices, margins, and commercial feasibility.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction through formulation optimization, process improvements, wastage reduction, and alternative raw material sourcing.

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Qualifications :

- B.Tech / Diploma in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, CIPET, or related field.
- 4-10 years of experience in blown film extrusion, flexible packaging, biodegradable or compostable plastics manufacturing.
- Experience in production planning, quality control, formulation development, procurement, and inventory management.

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Required Skills : Technical Skills

- Compostable & biodegradable materials
- PBAT, PLA, fillers, additives, and masterbatches
- Blown film extrusion
- Product formulation and recipe development
- Process optimization and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Production planning and inventory management
- Product costing and cost analysis

Management Skills

- Team leadership and supervision
- Vendor management and procurement
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Cost optimization and wastage reduction
- Communication and coordination
- Documentation and reporting

Pay: ₹18,344.64 - ₹69,314.63 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Production and Technical Manager (Ahmedabad)
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