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Plant Head - Pulp to Paper Manufacturing Business

Cucumber Consultants.15 - 25 yrs.Others
Posted 1 week ago
Posted 1 week ago

Description:


Plant Head - Pulp to Paper Manufacturing (Recycling & Conversion)

Location:


Madagascar

Reporting to:


CEO / Management Committee

Contact:


Interested candidates may contact S. Krishnan at +91 8309618146

Company Overview:


Our client is part of a diversified industrial group operating in the paper recycling and paper manufacturing sector. The facility in Madagascar produces kraft paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, copybooks, and related paper products using recycled raw material. The plant is in a phase of capacity expansion and operational scale-up, requiring a seasoned manufacturing leader to head end-to-end plant operations.

Role Summary:


The Plant Head will have complete responsibility for pulp processing through finished paper manufacturing, including production, quality, maintenance, utilities, safety, and manpower management. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical exposure to pulp preparation, paper machines, and downstream paper conversion processes.

Key Responsibilities:


- Lead end-to-end plant operations covering pulp preparation, stock preparation, paper machine operations, finishing, and dispatch

- Drive production planning aligned with sales forecasts, raw material availability, and capacity utilization

- Ensure consistent quality, GSM control, moisture, strength parameters, and yield optimization

- Optimize process efficiency, waste reduction, energy consumption, and cost per ton

- Oversee maintenance strategy to ensure high machine uptime and reliability

- Implement and monitor safety, environmental, and statutory compliance standards

- Lead, train, and manage production, technical, and shift teams

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, process optimization, best practices)

- Monitor plant KPIs and present performance reviews to senior management

- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and commercial teams for smooth operations

Mandatory Experience & Skills:


- 10+ years of experience in pulp and paper manufacturing, with hands-on exposure from pulp processing to paper machine operations

- Prior experience as Plant Head / Production Head / Works Head in a paper manufacturing setup

- Strong technical understanding of pulping, stock preparation, paper machines, utilities, and finishing

- Proven experience in managing large shop-floor teams and multi-shift operations

- Exposure to recycled paper manufacturing is highly preferred

- Experience working in international / remote locations will be an advantage

Whats Offered:


- Salary in USD (inclusive of living allowance)

- Company-provided accommodation

- Interest-free car loan

- One annual return air ticket after 12 months of service

- Medical insurance and emergency evacuation support


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