Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Production / Operations Skilled (Asst. Manager / Dy. Manager / Manager) to lead shop-floor moulding operations. The role is responsible for meeting daily/monthly production targets, optimizing cycle time, driving OEE, implementing SMED and 5S, controlling rejections, managing manpower costs, and ensuring strict workplace safety.

- Production Execution: Drive daily and monthly production plans in coordination with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room to achieve target outputs with minimal downtime.
- Process & Machine Optimization: Standardize and validate parameters on injection and compression moulding machines (tonnage, clamping force, injection/holding pressure, back pressure, cooling time).
- OEE & Continuous Improvement: Track and improve machine-wise OEE (Availability, Performance, Quality); lead Kaizen, TPM, and cycle-time reduction initiatives.
- SMED & Mould Changeovers: Implement SMED methodology to streamline mould loading/unloading, reduce setup times, and boost overall machine availability.
- Quality & Rejection Control: Analyze root causes (5-Why, CAPA) for moulding defects (flash, short mould, sink marks, warpage, burning) to minimize internal scrap and customer complaints.




- Manpower & Cost Management: Optimize operator deployment, promote multi-skilling, monitor direct/indirect labor costs, and curb absenteeism and overtime.
- Safety & 5S: Maintain 100% adherence to shop-floor safety, functional machine interlocks/guards, PPE compliance, and audit-ready 5S standards.
- MIS & Reporting: Deliver daily/monthly reports on Plan vs. Actual, machine downtime, rejection trends, material wastage, and cost per component.

Preferred candidate profile

- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Hydraulic, Servo, and All-Electric injection/compression moulding machines; deep understanding of hot/cold runner moulds and multi-cavity tooling.
- Material Knowledge: Working familiarity with engineering polymers (PC, ABS, PA6, PA66, and flame-retardant grades).
- Operational Methodologies: Proven track record in OEE, SMED, TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, RCA, and CAPA.
- Education: B.Tech / B.E. / Diploma in Plastics Processing / Mechanical Engineering / CIPET / NTTF.
- Experience: 10 to 15+ years of relevant shop-floor production experience in plastic injection moulding or polymer component manufacturing.

📌 Asst. / Deputy / Manager - Production (Hyderabad)
🏢 Arce Polymers
📍 Hyderabad