Job Summary

• We are hiring a Production Manager from the Plastic industry to lead daily production operations, ensure quality compliance, improve productivity, and support long-term manufacturing excellence. The role involves team leadership, production planning, quality control, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Lead, motivate, and supervise the production team to achieve daily and monthly targets.
• Oversee end-to-end production activities in the plastic unit.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Coordinate with Production Planning & Scheduling (PPC) to meet customer demand.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure high-quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
• Implement quality control systems to minimize defects and rejections.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
• Apply statistical tools, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Implement long-term improvement strategies and process optimization.
• Drive automation and efficiency enhancements where applicable.

Reporting & Documentation

• Share daily, monthly, and annual reports on production, rejection, efficiency, manpower, downtime, and shortages.
• Maintain ERP/MES systems for production data, planning, and tracking.
• Update and maintain skill matrices and shop floor training records.

Team Development

• Provide training to shop-floor employees to upgrade skills and productivity.
• Build a performance-driven culture and monitor team KPIs.
• Support workforce planning, discipline, and shift management.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
• Coordinate raw material and WIP inventory to avoid production delays.
• Ensure smooth operations and alignment with business objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of plastic manufacturing, and QC processes.
• Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in production planning tools (ERP/MES).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience with statistical tools, FMEA, RCA, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to manage safety, compliance, and production KPIs effectively.