Manager Operations- Polyolefins (Pugga)

1. Aggregation Centre and Project Management:

• Network with various companies, vendors and stakeholders to identify right source of good quality raw materials in loose / bale form (Polyolefins- HDPE and PP)

• Manage segregation of scrap ( Loose or Bale ) based on quality standards

• Manage site level production teams to ensure production as planned

• Suggest go-to-market strategies for sales

• Create a market for different items of Pugga (Polyolefins- HDPE and PP)

• Manage factory compliance and PL account

• Implement SOPs for the aggregation, segregation, QA and QC of plastic waste (Polyolefins- HDPE and PP).

• Continuously improve SOP s to optimize performance (Lean manufacturing principle and six sigma design process).

• Identify and implement key projects and kaizens to increase productivity to hit the target

• Ensure projects are implemented on time and as per approved budgets

• Ensure timely, concise and accurate reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis on prescribed formats on project progress

• Standardise machine inspection check sheet, pre dispatch check sheet and operation check sheets at site level

• Ensure segregation is carried out as per required quality standards

3. General responsibilities:

• Ensure professionalism at all times and demonstrate exemplary prioritisation of workload skills.

• Ensure that the PFC policies, SOPs and protocols are being adhered to at all levels of the company.

• Ensure strict adherence to data confidentiality and security.

• Willingness to travel frequently across PFC site locations, sometimes at short notice, including other places as per need of project or the company.

• Work closely with the PFC team and Partners.

SKILLS, Qualifications Experience

• Degree in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Plastics Engineering. Master s degree is a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in Operations

• Good Sales / Customer relationship management skills, good negotiation skill, good vendor / stakeholder management skill and very good networking skills

• Good understanding of plastics and plastic recycling

• Attention to detail

• Multi- tasker, managing multiple projects in a manner that focuses the team and drives results

• Excellent people management skills

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of Plastics For Change

• Fluent in English Tamil. In addition, Hindi would be an advantage

• As per Industry Standards, Performance Bonus and Medical Insurance