General Manager Production ( Flexible Packaging Industry :) Job Title: General Manager Production (Flexible Packaging & woven sacks units) Location: Karnal ( Haryana) Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Managing Director Experience: 15+ years in production management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in the flexible packaging industry. Job Summary: We are seeking a results-driven and experienced General Manager – Production to lead the end-to-end manufacturing operations of our flexible packaging plant. The role involves overseeing daily production activities, optimizing plant efficiency, ensuring product quality, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have deep technical knowledge of flexible packaging processes, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset to lead large-scale production units. Key Responsibilities: Production Management Oversee the full spectrum of flexible packaging manufacturing including: Extrusion (Blown/ Cast Films) Printing (Rotogravure / Flexographic) Lamination Slitting & Pouching Plan and execute daily/monthly production schedules to meet delivery timelines and customer demands. Monitor production KPIs (OEE, yield, productivity, downtime, waste) and take corrective actions to achieve operational targets. Operational Excellence Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives. Optimize machine utilization, manpower efficiency, and raw material usage to reduce costs and increase profitability. Introduce and sustain best practices in maintenance, process standardization, and automation. Quality & Compliance Ensure strict adherence to quality standards (ISO, GMP, BRC, etc.) across all production activities. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department to identify and eliminate root causes of defects or rework. Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop production managers, engineers, and supervisors. Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. Ensure training and development of the shop floor workforce to build a high-performance production team. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with planning, maintenance, quality, R&D, procurement, and logistics teams for seamless operations. Participate in customer audits and technical discussions to support sales and service objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any field. Minimum 15 years of experience in flexible packaging or related plastic manufacturing industry. In-depth knowledge of production processes, machinery, and workflow in flexible packaging. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex production setups. Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office; SAP knowledge is preferred. Key Skills: Leadership & People Management Production Planning & Control Quality Systems & Process Optimization Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Cost Control & Efficiency Improvement Communication & Stakeholder Management Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: As per Organizational standards.
