Factory Manager

trediz_Sustainable PFAS/Chemical Free Aqua Coating Paper Packaging; Kudal; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

trediz_Sustainable PFAS/Chemical Free Aqua Coating Paper Packaging seeks a Factory Manager to lead end-to-end operations in our Maharashtra plant. You will own production planning, process setup, quality control, maintenance, safety, and cost efficiency to ensure smooth daily flow.

The role requires strong leadership to implement SOPs, manage manpower, and ensure compliance with Factory Act, ISO/FSSAI where applicable, and regulatory standards. Experience in paper packaging is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering or Packaging technology.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing (paper/converting/packaging preferred).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and execution skills.
• Experience with production planning and statutory factory compliances.
• Knowledge of maintenance and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory setup, machinery installation and SOP development.
• Plan and monitor daily, weekly, monthly production schedules.
• Lead quality checks and root-cause analysis for defects.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

MS Excel/ERP

Production planning

Quality control

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering or Packaging Technology

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Experience: 5–12 Years in Printing/Packaging / Paper Converting / Manufacturing Operations

Reporting To: Director – Operations

Role Overview :

The Factory Manager will be responsible for end-to-end factory operations including production planning, process setup, quality control, maintenance, safety, statutory compliances, manpower management, and ensuring optimal cost efficiency. The role requires strong leadership in establishing systems and maintaining smooth day-to-day production flow.

Key Responsibilities

1. Factory Setup & Infrastructure

Oversee installation, commissioning and layout planning of machinery and utilities.

Develop and implement SOPs for all operations and production activities.

Coordinate with vendors, contractors and service providers for timely execution.

Ensure availability and maintenance of tools, dies, consumables, and spares.

2. Production & Operations Management

Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

Monitor machine performance, wastage control, downtime reduction and throughput improvement.

Ensure adequate stock of raw material and packaging inputs.

Maintain production MIS and submit daily/weekly reports.

3. Quality Control & Assurance

Implement quality checks at raw material, in-process, and finished product levels.

Ensure product quality meets customer specifications and industry standards.

Lead root cause analysis for defects and drive corrective / preventive actions.

4. Compliance & Regulatory Management

Ensure compliance with Factory Act, Pollution Control Board, Fire & Safety, Labour Laws, ISO/FSSAI where applicable.

Maintain required documentation, registers, licenses, permits.

Conduct periodic safety training and drills.

6. Maintenance & Utility Management

Ensure proper preventive and breakdown maintenance.

Manage energy consumption and cost efficiency.

Control operational costs, reduce wastage and improve production efficiencies.

Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering OR Printing / Packaging Technology.

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing (paper converting / packaging preferred).

Strong leadership, problem-solving and execution skills.

Knowledge of production planning, manpower handling and statutory factory compliances.

Practical understanding of maintenance and quality systems.

Proficiency in MS Excel / ERP production reporting is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

Disciplined and process-oriented.

Strong communication and team-building ability.

Commitment to sustainability values.

Ability to handle pressure and multi-task with accountability.