Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Malegaon, Maharashtra

Company: Uma Polymers Pvt. Ltd.

Work Mode: On-site

Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Job Overview

The Production Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of plant production operations, ensuring maximum efficiency, optimal utilization of resources, and achievement of production targets with strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

The role involves planning, coordinating, and controlling all manufacturing activities, driving operational excellence, improving productivity, and ensuring seamless coordination between production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions. The candidate will lead large teams, implement lean manufacturing practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control production operations to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets

• Ensure optimal utilization of machinery, manpower, and raw materials • Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across all production lines

• Drive lean manufacturing practices, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives

• Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure minimum downtime and smooth machine operations

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and minimize rejection and rework rates

• Lead production planning and scheduling in coordination with planning and dispatch teams

• Monitor key production KPIs such as yield, productivity, efficiency, and throughput

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and statutory requirements

• Lead and manage a large production workforce including supervisors, shift in-charges, and operators

• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Coordinate with quality,



maintenance, and supply chain teams for smooth operations

• Oversee new product trials, process development, and machine trials • Manage inventory of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in coordination with stores

• Develop and implement SOPs, work instructions, and best practices for production processes

• Ensure proper shift management, manpower planning, and labor optimization

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging manufacturing processes (extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting, pouching, etc.)

• Expertise in production planning and scheduling in high-volume manufacturing environments

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools

• Robust knowledge of OEE, yield improvement, and productivity optimization techniques

• Familiarity with ERP systems for production planning and control

• Ability to analyze production data and drive data-driven decision-making

• Understanding of machine performance, process parameters, and line balancing

• Knowledge of quality standards and their integration with production processes

• Experience in handling high-speed automated production lines and plant operations

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Polymer Engineering

• 510 years of experience in production management within flexible packaging industry.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale manufacturing operations and teams

• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills

• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination abilities

• Experience in driving productivity improvement and cost optimization initiatives

• Hands-on experience with plant-level operations and process optimization

📌 Production Manager (Malegaon)
🏢 uma polymers
📍 Malegaon