Plant Supervisor

PadCare Labs Pvt. Ltd.; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth path into Plant Head

Impactful work in circular economy

Collaborative culture

Global expansion opportunities

Job summary

PadCare Labs Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks a Plant Supervisor to own the Bangalore facility’s end-to-end operations of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), including commissioning the 0.5 TPD recycling unit and supervising daily plant activities.

You will hire and manage operators, coordinate maintenance, maintain MIS data, ensure audit-ready records, and support R&D trials to improve efficiency while upholding PadCare’s integrity, collaboration and customer-first values.

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma / Graduate in relevant technical field.
• 2–3 years experience in plant/facility operations or supervision.
• Must be technically sound and execution-focused.
• Knowledge of machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of plant operations and basic process flow.
• Inventory and resource planning.
• Basic data recording (Excel or manual logs).
• Vendor coordination and follow-up.
• Culture Fit: Must align with PadCare’s values –Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, Customer-First, Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and commissioning of the 0.5 TPD recycling unit at Harohalli.
• Supervise and manage daily plant operations and recycling processes.
• Hire and manage plant operators; align manpower as per operational requirements.
• Perform regular machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing, spares, and repair activities.
• Maintain daily MIS including material inward, output, and inventory tracking.
• Ensure proper arrangement and storage of input materials and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and overall upkeep of the facility.
• Support R&D team during trials conducted at the plant.
• Ensure availability of required consumables, chemicals, and resources.
• Maintain necessary records, documentation, and ensure plant is audit-ready.
• Host and showcase the facility to clients and stakeholders when required.

Skills

Plant operations

Machine maintenance

Vendor coordination

Data recording

Inventory planning

Execution-focused

Education

ITI / Diploma / Graduate in relevant technical field

Job description

Devanahalli, India | Posted on 10/17/2026

At PadCare, we’re on a mission to make hygiene sustainable. Founded in 2018, we have developed India’s first patented sanitary napkin recycling technology—PadCareX.

But we’re not just solving a waste problem, we’re building a circular economy that champions environmental resilience and social equity. Our service model closes the loop starting from collection, recycling, and transforming single-use sanitary napkins into sustainable materials, while also creating dignified jobs for marginalized waste workers, especially women, across the country.

With 100+ changemakers across 25+ cities, PadCare is driving real impact—for people and the planet. Recognized by Forbes, the World Economic Forum, and more, we believe business can be a force for good. If you do too, PadCare is where your purpose finds a home.

To learn more about the work that PadCare is doing, check out the website: www.padcarelabs.com

Job Description

Role overview & Key responsibilities:

The Plant Supervisor will be the on-ground owner of the Bangalore facility, responsible for end-to-end setup and operations of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The role includes commissioning of the 0.5 TPD recycling unit, supervising daily plant operations, managing manpower, maintaining machinery, and ensuring proper data tracking and facility upkeep. The individual will be accountable for smooth functioning of the plant, resource management, and maintaining operational efficiency, while also supporting R&D trials and ensuring the facility is well-maintained and audit-ready.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the setup and commissioning of the 0.5 TPD recycling unit at Harohalli
• Supervise and manage daily plant operations and recycling processes
• Hire and manage plant operators; align manpower as per operational requirements
• Perform regular machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing, spares, and repair activities
• Maintain daily MIS including material inward, output (cellulose and plastic), and inventory tracking
• Ensure proper arrangement and storage of input materials and chemicals
• Maintain cleanliness and overall upkeep of the facility
• Support R&D team during trials conducted at the plant
• Ensure availability of required consumables, chemicals, and resources
• Maintain necessary records, documentation, and ensure plant is audit-ready
• Host and showcase the facility to clients and stakeholders when required
  

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum: ITI / Diploma / Graduate in relevant technical field
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in plant/facility operations or supervision
• Must be technically sound and execution-focused
• Knowledge of machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Understanding of plant operations and basic process flow
• Inventory and resource planning
• Basic data recording (Excel or manual logs)
• Vendor coordination and follow-up
• Culture Fit: Must align with PadCare’s values –Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, Customer-First, Innovation.

Work Mode: Full-time; based inHarohalli, Bengaluru

Why Join us:

• Compensation: Competitive salary in line with industry standards.
• Growth Path: Opportunity to scale into Plant Head and beyond as PadCare expands globally
• Purpose With Impact: Join a mission-driven team transforming menstrual hygiene through sustainable solutions that uplift women’s health, the environment, and sanitation workers' dignity.
• Eco-Warrior in Action: Help recycle millions of sanitary pads and actively reduce landfill waste and carbon emissions—real impact, not just buzzwords.
• Innovation Meets Heart: Be part of a team that blends empathy with patented 5D recycling tech to build the future of circular economy.
• Grow With Us: We’re a fast-gowing, venture-backed startup offering real opportunities to scale your career as we scale our impact.
• A Culture That Cares: Work in a space where collaboration, inclusivity, and purpose aren’t just values—they’re how we roll every day.