Production Manager (Lead Acid Battery Recycling)

Company Description

Galaxy Pigments Pvt. Ltd. (GPPL) is a leader in sustainable lead recycling and plastic reprocessing, specializing in the production of Lead Alloys, Lead Oxides, and PPCP granules. With a strong infrastructure spread across a 5-acre campus and an additional 11 acres for expansion, GPPL leverages advanced automation, high-end testing equipment, and a committed workforce to deliver high-quality materials to top clients in the battery and automotive sectors.

Role Description

The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring the efficient, high-quality, and safe production of Lead and PPCP products. This includes managing teams, optimizing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across all production lines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production processes for Lead Oxides, Lead Alloys, and reprocessed PPCP granules.
• Supervise shift operations, plant machinery, and workforce across the manufacturing unit.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control measures using in-house labs, OES, ICP-MS, and other equipment.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Oversee the integration of new equipment including BBSU and Barton/Red Lead plants.
• Optimize production scheduling and inventory control to meet monthly targets.
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce human intervention and improve output consistency.
• Monitor environmental and safety standards, in line with company’s sustainability goals.
• Coordinate with R&D and QC teams to innovate and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Manage vendor relations for machinery, raw materials, and technical services.

Qualifications and Skills

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing/recycling of lead and plastics.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale production with automated systems.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, EHS compliance, and quality protocols.
• Experience in handling high-capacity furnaces, rotary kilns, and plastic extruders is a plus.
• Leadership and team management
• Production planning and execution
• Root-cause analysis and process optimization
• Familiarity with spectrophotometers, ICP-MS, and lab analysis tools
• SAP/ERP proficiency preferred
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Application process

Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team.