Lead - Operations

Plastics For Change; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Health insurance

Flexible policies & paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Plastics For Change is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing workflows, supervise scrap unloading, and ensure efficient use of machines and resources. The role emphasizes lean principles, safety, and inventory management across multiple site locations in Tamil Nadu.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of production experience, an ITI/ Diploma in Engineering, and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in Tamil is required; Hindi is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of production experience.
• ITI / Diploma in Engineering.
• Experience in waste management is an added advantage.
• MS Excel and PowerPoint basic knowledge.
• Good understanding of production operations.
• Fluency in Tamil; Hindi will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production workflow by monitoring processes, control points, and resources.
• Supervise unloading of incoming plastic scrap; verify quality and quantity.
• Ensure production processes and equipment are used economically and efficiently.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles where applicable.
• Maintain inventories and MIS reports for inputs and finished goods; coordinate with Facility Manager.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment and compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with Logistics for timely dispatches and accurate quantities.
• Provide guidance to resolve personnel problems and improve productivity.

Skills

Production supervision

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Tamil language

Hindi language (advantage)

Team coordination

Education

ITI/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Plastics For Change is a purpose-driven social enterprise building ethical, traceable, and inclusive recycling supply chains. The company works with informal waste collectors to formalize recycling systems, ensure fair wages, and create measurable social and environmental impact.

Job Description

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Production Supervision:

To maintain workflow by monitoring production process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring manpower and resources.

Supervise unloading of incoming plastic scrap, verify quality and quantity. Report discrepancies to management

To ensure that production processes, as well as machines, other equipments are used economically throughout.

To ensure ongoing continual improvements of processes and overall productivity.

To implement lean manufacturing principles wherever applicable.

Inventory Management: Monitor RM, FG and consumable stock. Conduct weekly and monthly stock verification

Maintain MIS reports and Inventory responsibility for input and finished goods including weekly/Monthly inventory reports to the Facility Manager.

To maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

To resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

Coordinate with the Logistics team for timely dispatches. Ensure correct material and quantities are dispatched.

General responsibilities :

Ensure professionalism at all times and demonstrate exemplary prioritisation of workload skills.

Ensure that the PFC policies, SOPs and protocols are being adhered to at all levels of the company.

Ensure strict adherence to data confidentiality and security.

Willingness to travel frequently across PFC site locations, sometimes at short notice, including other places as per need of project or the company.

Work closely with the PFC team and Partners.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to carry out any other related duties that are necessary for the optimum functioning of the company as a whole within the employee's skills and abilities whenever a need is pointed out, becomes apparent or as reasonably instructed.

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

3 to 5 Years production experience.

ITI / Diploma in Engineering

Experience in waste management will be added advantage

MS Excel, Powerpoint basic knowledge

Good understanding of production operations

Fluency in Tamil. Hindi will be added advantage

CTC

As per Industry Standards.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and growth, including an attractive salary, Provident Fund (PF) for financial security, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health and accidental insurance coverage, and strong career growth opportunities. Employees benefit from continuous learning and development through training programs, a healthy work-life balance with flexible policies, and generous paid time off including leave and holidays. Additionally, we provide employee engagement activities, recognition programs to reward achievements, and access to wellness and support initiatives, ensuring a positive and rewarding work environment.