Factory / Operations Head

Role & responsibilities

• Lead all

  plant departments

  : Production, Maintenance, Quality, PPC, Stores, Packing, and Utilities
• Execute

  daily/weekly/monthly production plans

  in coordination with PPC and Sales
• Monitor

  machine-wise efficiency, mold productivity

  , and reduce changeover time
• Oversee

  manpower planning

  , shift scheduling, and shop floor discipline
• Ensure strict compliance with

  BRCGS, ISO 9001, and other food safety certifications

• Lead

  Kaizen, waste reduction, 5S

  , and other continuous improvement programs
• Coordinate with the

  Maintenance team

  for breakdown prevention and spares planning
• Supervise

  raw material (pulp/chemicals) and finished goods handling

• Conduct

  daily production reviews, audits, and MIS reporting

  to management
• Interface with QC, R&D, and Export Teams for new product trials or special requirements
  
• Prepare for and support

  certification audits

  (internal and third-party)

Preferred candidate profile

• 1015 years of progressive experience

  in manufacturing operations, preferably in

  biodegradable packaging

  ,

  FMCG

  ,

  molded fiber

  , or

  paper-based disposables

• Must have

  prior experience managing large-scale factory operations

  involving

  molding, trimming, drying, packing, and maintenance

• Proven leadership in driving

  productivity, reducing waste

  , and implementing

  lean/Kaizen practices

• Hands-on knowledge of

  pulp handling

  ,

  SR testing

  , mold changeover, and machine optimization is essential
• Strong understanding of

  BRCGS, ISO 9001, USFDA

  , and

  PFAS-free compliance

  systems
• Ability to coordinate across departments including

  PPC, QC, R&D, Maintenance, HR, and Dispatch

• Excellent communication, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills
  
• Experience working in

  export-focused manufacturing

  is highly preferred
• Should be process-oriented, KPI-driven, and capable of taking ownership of plant performance
  
• Candidates with prior experience in

  bagasse pulp-based manufacturing or eco-friendly product lines

  will be given strong preference