Plant Manager- Nagpur

Job Description

Company Description Xolopak India Ltd is a pioneering company in manufacturing bio-degradable disposable products in India. We specialize in producing wooden cutlery and ice-cream sticks and spoons that are eco-friendly along with paper bags, napkins & paper-based bakery disposable products. Our prestigious customers include some of the largest brands in the food and ice-cream industry. Job brief We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager. As a Plant Manager, you will oversee all operations and activities within our manufacturing facility. Your primary responsibility is to ensure efficient production processes, adherence to quality standards, and a safe working environment for all employees. You will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities Establish production lines for all product lines, establish teams and workers in respective product lines. Work closely with machine suppliers within and outside of India. Prepare SOPs for working process at the plant. Manage entire plant process. Establish and manage teams of technical, electrical and supervisors for each product line and shifts. Plan procurement as per the product line manufacturing requirements and needs and place orders for RM and PM. Well versed with various certifications such as GMP, BRC, ISO, HSSE etc. Preferably from food, food processing or related industry. Paper or plastic packaging industry is preferred. Deep understanding of Injection Moulding manufacturing is added advantage. Deep understanding of process and licences to manage a factory location Estimate costs and prepare budgets Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines Monitor production to resolve issues Ensure output meets quality standards Enforce health and safety precautions Design complete manufacturing process with the objective of achieving maximum efficiency Well versed with labor laws and should have prior experience of managing them. Qualifications, Requirements and Skills Proven experience as production manager Experience in working environments where factories work under ISO, GMP, BRC would be preferred. Electrical, mechanical and production related processes and working knowledge is expected as a minimum. Food industry experience would be preferred. Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts Experience in reporting on key production metrics Proficient in MS Office and ERP software Outstanding communication ability Excellent organizational and leaderships skills Attention to detail Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach Post Graduation with MBA (Preferred), Graduate - B.E, B-Tech (from IIT/Top Tier Institutes) Compensation is not an issue for the right candidate