What if a factory floor could be a site of dignity, not just delivery? At Without, we’re turning “unrecyclable” plastic into premium products, and creating ethical jobs for people often left out of the formal economy. We’ve built breakthrough tech, launched India’s first sunglasses made from chip packets, and proven demand across markets. Now we need a Manufacturing Manager to turn smart machines and good intentions into world-class execution. This role is part operator, part team-builder, part problem-solver. You’ll lead our shop floor, own quality and timelines, and make sure every batch reflects our values – precision, impact, and pride. This is not a clipboard job from a glass office. It’s on the floor, in the heat, sleeves up. I t’s NOT a 9-to-5, please do NOT apply if you want a chill job. But if that excites you, if you want to build the country’s most ethical, high-performance production system, then let’s talk. What We Are Looking For Industry Experience: 3-5 years in plastic manufacturing, with deep knowledge of moulding, extrusion, shift operations, and quality control. You’ve managed people, machines, and materials, and kept them running smoothly. Leadership & Team Management: You’ve led production teams and built a culture of accountability and respect. You know how to motivate, manage shifts, and resolve on-floor challenges calmly. Hands-On & Practical: You’re not afraid to get on the floor, roll up your sleeves, and fix what’s broken. You lead by doing, not just directing. Operational Discipline: You’ve worked in fast-growing setups and know how to maintain quality and consistency under pressure. Digitally Comfortable: Proficient with Excel, email, and basic software. You’re open to using data and systems to run operations smarter. Start-Up Grit: This isn’t a traditional factory role. It’s fast, messy, and evolving. You’re adaptable, focused, and ready to hustle. Mission Fit: You believe manufacturing can be ethical, inclusive, and impactful, and want to help prove it. Location: Full-time, on-site in Pune. Presence is non-negotiable. The X-Factor: You take pride in running a clean, efficient, and human-first shop floor, and you’re here to help build India’s most ethical production line. What You’ll Do Run Daily Operations: Oversee moulding, extrusion, and shift-level production activities. Ensure output, quality, and timelines are met, without compromise. Lead the Team: Manage and mentor a growing workforce, including operators from diverse backgrounds. Set schedules, resolve conflicts, and build a respectful, high-performance culture. Maintain Quality: Implement and monitor QC systems to meet internal and external standards. Track rejections, troubleshoot issues, and maintain clean production records. Scale with Structure: Help us transition from small-batch to scaled production. Build processes that are lean, replicable, and audit-ready. Be Hands-On: Troubleshoot machine issues, inspect products, and support the team physically when needed. You don’t just point—you participate. Ensure Compliance: Uphold safety, hygiene, and environmental standards on the shop floor. Coordinate with external partners when required. Use Tools Smartly: Maintain production reports, use Excel to track output and waste, and communicate clearly via email and internal tools. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with R&D, Impact, and Procurement teams to ensure manufacturing aligns with material development, social goals, and supply timelines. Your Compensation An annual Cost-to-Company (CTC) between INR 8 – 12 lakhs , based on experience and fit. If your primary goal is predictability or perks, this might not be the right role. But if you’re here to build something bold and lasting, the rewards, personal and professional, will follow. Stock Options (ESOPs): Every full-time team member at Without receives ESOPs. We believe ownership should be shared by those who make the system run. 3-Month Mutual Incubation: Both you and we will use the first three months to assess fit: on the floor, in the culture, and through execution. Benefits: Health insurance, Provident Fund contributions, and flexibility when needed. We value performance over presenteeism. Structure: We keep things flat, direct, and outcomes-focused. No titles-for-ego, no micromanagement. Just accountability, trust, and momentum.

What if HR wasn’t just about policies, but about building dignity into every paycheck? At Without, we’re transforming “unrecyclable” plastic into high-quality materials and products, while helping waste-pickers transition into formal, empowered employment. We’ve built the tech, earned the spotlight, and now we need a Human Relations Associate to help us grow ethically from the inside out. This is a Founder’s Office role. You’ll work directly with our founder and across teams to shape the systems, culture, and care that keep our mission grounded in people, not just performance. This role is part listener, part organiser, part cultural anchor. You’ll support people across backgrounds, from engineers to former waste-pickers, with clarity, care, and structure. This isn’t a desk-bound HR job with cookie-cutter templates and annual retreats. It will be intense and NOT 9-to-5. It’s hands-on, high-trust, and deeply human. If that energises you, if you believe people are the real infrastructure of change, then we’d love to hear from you. What We Are Looking For Experience & People Skills: 1-3 years in HR, people ops, or community-facing roles, preferably in fast-paced or impact-led environments. Experience with marginalised communities is a plus. We don’t care about your degree, we care about your depth. Cultural Fluency: Fluent in English, Marathi, and Hindi. You’ll be the bridge between our lab, operations floor, and Impact Initiative—so empathy across contexts is key. Trust & Structure: Reliable, organized, and discreet. You’re someone teammates trust and someone who builds systems that uphold dignity at every level. Empathetic Leadership: You lead by listening. You mediate without ego. You believe the best ideas—not the loudest voices—should shape how we grow. Cross-Functional Collaboration: You’ll coordinate closely with our nonprofit to align benefits, track impact, and support health and upskilling interventions for former informal workers. Tools & Detail Orientation: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and basic HR tools (Zoho People, Zoho Recruit) is expected. You’re someone who can build systems, not just operate them. Start-Up Grit: Calm in chaos, quick on your feet, clear in crisis. You work with heart and hustle. This is not a 9-to-5, chill job, please do NOT apply if that’s what you’re looking for. Mission Alignment: You believe in building better systems, where HR is both compassionate and performance-driven. Location: On-site in Pune, India. Daily face-time matters when your team spans scientists, designers, and former waste-pickers. The X-Factor: You want to work where people, purpose, and possibility collide. Not just to do a job, but to help shift the system. What You’ll Do Own Core HR Operations: Manage and streamline internal HR systems including Zoho People, leave tracking, contracts, and policy rollouts, bringing clarity and consistency to the way we work. Work Closely with the Founder: This is a Founder’s Office role. You’ll support leadership directly by ensuring people operations align with company values, scale efficiently, and centre dignity, especially as we grow. Support Ethical Hiring: Partner with team leads and the Founder to manage hiring pipelines, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and help onboard values-aligned talent. Strengthen People Practices: Contribute to systems that support team wellbeing and accountability, employee check-ins, basic performance tracking, feedback processes, and conflict resolution. Bridge Across Functions: Liaise with our Impact Initiative to align benefits, track social mobility outcomes, and support upskilling and healthcare access for workers moving out of informal labour. Support our Impact Initiative: Assist with scheduling, documentation, and process support for programs run by our non-profit arm, ensuring impact is tracked, measured, and felt. Contribute to Career Planning: Help structure role clarity and basic development pathways, especially for team members new to formal employment, as time and growth allow. Your Compensation: An annual Cost-to-Company (CTC) between INR 4 - 6 lakhs. If compensation is your primary driver, this might not be the right fit. We offer ESOPs as part of the long-term vision, but meaningful upside will take time, and commitment to materialise. Every full-time employee at Without gets ESOPs. You’ll have a stake in the company you’re helping build because ownership isn’t just for the top, it’s for the team. A 3-month mutual incubation period. This gives both you and us the space to evaluate fit – ethically, culturally, and practically. Benefits include health insurance, Provident Fund contributions, and flexible hours (with unmonitored leave). We work with a flat, accountability-based structure. There’s no strict hierarchy, but clear ownership of outcomes, rooted in trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Repeating : This is not an easy 9-to-5 job, please be ready to hustle, otherwise please don’t apply.