Plant Head

Role Overview

The Plant Head will be responsible for overall management of the corrugated box manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth production, quality output, cost efficiency, workforce management, and adherence to safety and compliance norms. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of corrugated packaging production processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations Management

• Plan, organize, and control all production activities of the corrugated box plant.
• Ensure optimal utilization of machinery and manpower to achieve production targets.
• Monitor plant performance metrics – efficiency, downtime, wastage, and yield.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to improve productivity.

2. Quality Management

• Ensure strict adherence to product quality standards.
• Monitor raw material quality (kraft paper, adhesives, inks, etc.) and finished goods.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to minimize customer complaints and rejections.

3. Maintenance & Asset Management

• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of corrugators, printing, slotting, die-cutting, folding, and stitching machines.
• Ensure minimal downtime and proper calibration of equipment.

4. Supply Chain & Inventory

• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials.
• Optimize inventory of paper reels, consumables, and spares.
• Liaise with logistics for smooth dispatch of finished goods.

5. People Management

• Lead, motivate, and train plant staff across production, maintenance, quality, and dispatch.
• Implement safety training and ensure compliance with labor and statutory regulations.
• Drive a culture of teamwork, accountability, and performance.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with factory laws, EHS (Environment, Health, Safety) norms, and ESG requirements.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with statutory bodies for inspections/audits.

7. Cost & Budget Control

• Monitor production costs and reduce wastage, energy consumption, and rejections.
• Prepare and control plant budgets and achieve cost-saving targets.

8. Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Prepare MIS reports on production, quality, cost, and manpower for management review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Packaging Technology.
• 12–18 years of experience in corrugated box / packaging industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of corrugators, printers, die-cutters, and converting equipment.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma preferred.

Key Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Strong technical knowledge of corrugated packaging production
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Cost and process optimization
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Focus on quality, safety, and compliance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person