Moulding Plant Manager

The Flower Puff Girlz; Palghar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flower Puff Girlz in Palghar, India, seeks an experienced Moulding Plant Manager to lead end-to-end operations of a plastic injection moulding unit. You will drive production efficiency, ensure high-quality cosmetic packaging components, manage manpower and machines, and implement process improvements for productivity and yield.

You will oversee setup, maintenance coordination, and defect reduction, while leading a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians to achieve daily targets and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Production, Plastics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in plastic injection moulding operations.
• Cosmetic/packaging industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machines such as Haitian, Ferromatik, Arburg, Engel.
• Ability to read mould drawings and parameter sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily injection moulding operations to meet targets.
• Plan production schedules based on orders and capacity.
• Ensure smooth workflow across machines, moulds, and manpower.
• Monitor cycle times, downtime, and machine performance.
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Read drawings

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Production/Plastics

Tools

Haitian machines

Ferromatik

Arburg

Engel

Multi-cavity moulds

Hot runner systems

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Moulding Plant Manager to lead end-to-end operations of a plastic injection moulding unit. This role is responsible for driving production efficiency, ensuring consistent quality, managing manpower and machines, and delivering high-precision components used in cosmetic and perfume packaging. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in injection moulding along with proven leadership and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Manage daily injection moulding operations to achieve production targets
• Plan and execute production schedules based on customer orders and capacity
• Ensure smooth workflow across machines, moulds, raw materials, and manpower
• Monitor cycle times, machine performance, and efficiency to reduce downtime

Technical & Process Management

• Ensure correct setup, calibration, and operation of injection moulding machines
• Supervise mould changeovers, hot runner settings, cooling parameters, and process tuning
• Troubleshoot defects such as short moulding, flash, warpage, sink marks, cracks, and colour variation
• Implement process improvements to reduce rejection rates and improve productivity

Quality Control & Defect Reduction

• Ensure moulded components meet cosmetic and perfume industry quality standards
• Monitor in-process quality checks for dimensions, surface finish, and appearance
• Conduct root cause analysis with QC teams and implement corrective actions
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and 5S standards within the moulding unit

Mould & Machine Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with the maintenance team
• Ensure moulds are cleaned, lubricated, stored, and maintained properly
• Identify mould damage early and arrange timely repairs or replacements
• Maintain machine health and mould maintenance logbooks

Manpower & Team Leadership

• Lead supervisors, operators, technicians, and helpers on the shop floor
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and enforce discipline
• Train operators on moulding techniques, safety practices, and quality standards
• Plan shift rosters to ensure optimal manpower availability

Inventory, Material & Cost Control

• Monitor usage of raw materials such as PP, PET, ABS, HDPE, PC, and masterbatches
• Ensure correct usage of resins, additives, colourants, and mould release agents
• Control material wastage and manage regrind and recycling practices
• Maintain stock levels and raise purchase requirements for key inputs

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with planning, QC, maintenance, purchasing, and warehouse teams
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and performance reports
• Track KPIs such as OEE, rejection percentage, cycle time, and productivity
• Support audits, customer visits, and new project or product trials

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Production, Plastics Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in plastic injection moulding operations
• Experience in cosmetic, perfume, beauty products, or packaging industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machines (Haitian, Ferromatik, Arburg, Engel, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with multi-cavity moulds, hot runner systems, and precision components
• Ability to read mould drawings, part specifications, and parameter sheets
• Familiarity with automation, robots, and auxiliary equipment such as hopper dryers, chillers, and MTCs
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO and GMP

CTC: Competitive Salary(Decent hike on Current CTC)