Production Manager

Jobitus; Valsad District; On-site; INR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus in Umbergaon, India, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee plastic recycling and reprocessing operations. You will lead production planning, equipment setup, SOP development, and cross-functional coordination to meet targets while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Ideal candidate has 10–15 years in plastic production, with strong leadership, cost optimization, and a track record of stabilizing new lines and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic recycling/reprocessing plant operations.
• Knowledge of waste segregation, material handling and processing.
• Plan production schedules, optimize yields and reduce wastage.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and new project setup for the plastic recycling/reprocessing plant.
• Plan and manage production schedules, manpower, machinery and shift operations.
• Set up, commission and stabilize new production lines, processes and equipment.
• Develop and implement SOPs, production standards and process parameters.
• Monitor production targets, capacity utilization, yield, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Stores and Procurement teams for smooth plant operations.
• Identify and reduce process losses, rejection, wastage, downtime and material losses.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Lead, train and develop production operators, supervisors and other shop-floor personnel.
• Prepare daily/monthly production reports, MIS and performance analysis for management.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, productivity enhancement and process optimization.
• Support project commissioning, trial production, process validation and commercial production.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, 5S and safe working practices across the production area.

Skills

Plastic recycling

Production planning

New plant setup

Quality & safety

Leadership

Education

Diploma/BE/B.Tech - Mechanical

Job description

Position: Production Manager

Location: Umbergaon

Experience: 10 - 15Years

Industries: Plastic

Responsibilities:

• Lead production operations and new project setup for the plastic recycling/reprocessing plant.
• Plan and manage production schedules, manpower, machinery and shift operations.
• Set up, commission and stabilize new production lines, processes and equipment.
• Develop and implement SOPs, production standards and process parameters.
• Monitor production targets, capacity utilization, yield, quality and productivity.
• Manage plastic recycling/reprocessing activities, including raw material handling, segregation and processing.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Stores and Procurement teams for smooth plant operations.
• Identify and reduce process losses, rejection, wastage, downtime and material losses.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Lead, train and develop production operators, supervisors and other shop-floor personnel.
• Prepare daily/monthly production reports, MIS and performance analysis for management.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, productivity enhancement and process optimization.
• Support project commissioning, trial production, process validation and commercial production.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, 5S and safe working practices across the production area.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of plastic recycling and reprocessing processes.
• Experience in plastic recycling plant / reprocessing plant operations.
• Knowledge of plastic waste segregation, material handling and processing.
• Production planning, capacity planning and manpower management.
• New plant/project setup, commissioning and production stabilization.
• Strong understanding of production machinery and process parameters.
• Knowledge of yield improvement, rejection control and wastage reduction.
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance coordination and breakdown control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of SOP, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of production MIS, KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Good coordination with Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Stores and Procurement teams.
• Strong focus on safety, productivity, quality and cost optimization.

Required Qualification: - Diploma/B.E/B.Tech - Mechanical

Salary: - Upto 12.00 LPA