Deputy Manager - Packing

About the Role

Deputy Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end packaging operations in a fully automated plant, including robotic systems, filling, labelling, and palletizing. The role focuses on production planning, cost control, quality compliance, and efficient use of resources with minimal wastage.

Position:

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Key Responsibilities:

Packaging Operations & Equipment Management:

• Oversee auto tin container manufacturing and filling operations, including top collar pasting.
• Manage robotic pick-and-place systems for pouches, bottles, palletizers, and capping.
• Supervise perform blowing, capping, labelling, and conveyor-based systems.
• Ensure efficient utilization of forklifts, BOPT, churn tanks, air conditioning, air compression, and all packaging machinery.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for market complaints and product returns.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements in all packing processes.

Production & Cost Optimization:

• Plan daily and long-term production schedules for packed products in coordination with operations.
• Optimize packing costs and prepare SKU-wise cost sheets.
• Monitor material balances for oil, packaging materials, and related inputs to minimize loss and wastage.

Resource Management:

• Strategically plan and allocate manpower across shifts and processes.
• Drive productivity while ensuring minimum wastage and optimal use of materials and machinery.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of equipment breakdowns and implement preventive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams for timely resolution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in packaging operations, preferably in FMCG/Edible Oil/Consumer Goods manufacturing environments.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with automated packaging systems, robotic lines, and labelling equipment.
• Proficiency in SAP or ERP systems for production and inventory planning.
• Strong understanding of cost control, quality standards, and CAPA methodologies.
• Leadership and team management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Planning and execution
• Lean manufacturing and cost optimization
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration