Production Head - Plastic Recycling

Job Purpose:

The Production Head will oversee all plant operations in a plastic recycling facility, ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable production processes. This role involves managing daily operations, optimizing resources, maintaining product quality, implementing process improvements, and leading a team to achieve production and environmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production & Operations Management

- Plan, coordinate, and control the manufacturing process of recycled plastic granules/flakes.

- Ensure production targets (quantity, quality, and cost) are achieved within deadlines.

- Monitor machinery performance, material utilization, and process efficiency.

- Supervise shift operations and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

2. Process Optimization & Quality Control

- Develop and implement strategies for continuous process improvement (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.).

- Monitor quality parameters of recycled plastic (e.g., MFI, contamination levels, color consistency).

- Work closely with the Quality and R&D teams to meet customer specifications and environmental standards.

3. Resource & Manpower Management

- Lead, train, and motivate the production team to achieve high performance.

- Manage workforce scheduling, shift planning, and skill development.

- Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, procurement, and EHS teams for smooth plant operations.

4. Equipment & Maintenance Oversight

- Ensure timely preventive maintenance of machinery such as shredders, extruders, washing lines, and pelletizers.

- Identify and resolve equipment bottlenecks or breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance department.

5. Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

- Implement waste reduction and energy conservation measures.

- Ensure compliance with local environmental and pollution control norms.

6. Reporting & Budgeting

- Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

- Monitor production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Participate in annual budgeting and capacity planning exercises.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial / Polymer Engineering (or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum 10-15 years in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in plastic recycling, extrusion, or polymer processing.

Preferred: Experience in managing large-scale recycling or plastic compounding units.