Urgent opening For Production Manager - Packaging at Pune location.

Adecco India; Kundli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Xolopack india LTD. in Kundali industrial area, Sonipat, Haryana, seeks a Production Manager to lead paper converting and packaging operations. You will head multi-line teams, oversee lamination, pouch making and slitting, ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications include 4–5 years’ experience, BE/B.Tech or MBA in Operations, and hands-on knowledge of converting equipment. This is an onsite, permanent role with strong leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production/Plant Manager in paper converting or packaging.
• Hands-on knowledge of lamination, pouch making, and slitting/rewinding lines.
• Familiarity with food-contact packaging standards (FSSAI, GMP, ISO 9001/22000, HACCP).
• Knowledge of production planning and multi-product-line plant.
• Strong leadership and shop-floor communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and run daily production across product lines to meet order commitments and delivery timelines.
• Lead shift-wise teams of machine operators, technicians, electricians and line supervisors for each product line.
• Manage machine outputs, maintenance, changeovers and OEE improvement.
• Prepare SOPs and work instructions; ensure adherence and periodic audits.
• Monitor key process parameters and coordinate QA/QC activities with root-cause actions.
• Plan raw materials and inventory to avoid line stoppages and coordinate procurement.

Skills

Production management

Lamination machines

Pouch making

Slitting & rewinding

Process parameters

Quality standards

Food packaging regs

Production planning

Inventory control

ERP software

Leadership

Team building

MS Office

Education

MBA in Operations

BE/B.Tech in Engineering

Tools

ERP system

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job description

Company - Xolopack india LTD.

Title: Production Manager Paper Converting & Packaging

Location: Kundali industrial area, Sonipat, Haryana

Experience: Minimum 4-5 years

Job Type: Full-time Onsite / Permanent

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

• Plan, schedule and run daily production across spoon paper wrapping, laminated cake base, silver pouch, and POS roll slitting lines to meet order commitments and delivery timelines.
• Build and lead shift-wise teams of machine operators, technicians, electricians and line supervisors for each product line; ensure adequate manning and cross-training across lines.
• Manage machine-wise output and efficiency for wrapping machines, lamination plant, pouch-making machines and slitting/rewinding machines, including changeovers, downtime reduction and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, work instructions and process parameters for each product line; ensure line-wise adherence and periodic audits.
• Monitor and control key process parameters lamination bond strength, wrapping seal integrity, pouch barrier/seal quality, slitting width tolerance and roll winding quality to meet customer specifications.
• Own quality outcomes in coordination with QA/QC in-process checks, rejection/rework tracking, and root-cause corrective actions for each product line.
• Plan raw material and packing material requirements (base paper, PE/BOPP/metalized films, adhesives, ink, cores) in line with the production plan; coordinate procurement and manage RM/PM inventory to avoid line stoppages.
• Track yield, wastage, and rejection percentage line-wise; drive initiatives to reduce material loss and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Work closely with machine suppliers and OEMs (domestic and international) for installation, commissioning, upgrades and troubleshooting of converting, lamination, pouch-making and slitting equipment.
• Estimate production costs, prepare and manage the production budget, and report on key metrics output, efficiency, wastage, cost per unit to plant/senior management.

Required Qualification, Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience as a Production/Plant Manager in paper converting, flexible packaging, or food packaging manufacturing — prior exposure to paper wrapping/lamination, pouch making, or slitting & rewinding operations is essential.
• Hands-on knowledge of lamination machines, pouch/bag making machines, slitting-rewinding machines and paper wrapping/converting lines, including their process parameters and common troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of food-contact packaging requirements and certifications such as FSSAI, GMP, BRC/BRCGS, ISO 9001/22000, and HACCP.
• Sound understanding of production planning, capacity utilization, manpower planning and shift management in a multi-product-line plant.
• Experience with RM/PM planning and inventory control for paper, films, laminates and packaging consumables.
• Good understanding of quality standards, health & safety regulations, and budgeting/cost-control concepts.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software; comfortable working with production dashboards and reports.
• Strong leadership, team-building and shop-floor communication skills; results-driven with strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Post-graduation/MBA in Operations preferred; Undergraduate degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or a related discipline.