Assistant Production Manager - Blow Moulding Plastics Unit

Key Must-Haves for this Role:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Plastics/HDPE blow moulding.
• Prior experience in a supervisory capacity managing shop-floor manpower & setting EBM machines.
• Willingness to work in Umbergaon, Gujarat.

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise day-to-day production activities for HDPE bottle and closure manufacturing on extrusion blow moulding machines of CMP, Jagmohan-Meper and Milacron Injection Moulding Machines.
• Set and verify moulds and process parameters to achieve required product quality and production output.
• Oversee process optimization, including parison programming, weight distribution, and managing regrind levels to ensure consistent product quality with minimal rejection.
• Monitor production schedules, machine utilisation, manpower deployment and material availability.
• Supervise Production Supervisors, operators and shop-floor manpower and ensure smooth shift operations.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for maintaining product quality and resolving quality-related issues.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis on production defects and lead corrective action implementation.
• Identify production problems, support troubleshooting and coordinate with Maintenance for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Drive workplace organization by implementing 5S methodology and ensure compliance with hygiene, GMP, and food-grade packaging standards.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate operators and helpers on machine handling, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and review production records, reports and shift-wise production data in English.
• Ensure adherence to production procedures, housekeeping and safe working practices on the shop floor.
• Assist the Production Manager in achieving production targets, improving productivity and maintaining consistent product quality.
• Support weekly shift rotation and ensure proper handover between shifts.

Desired Profile of the Candidate:

• Strong practical experience in plastics manufacturing, particularly HDPE extrusion blow moulding.
• Experience in supervising production operations and shop-floor manpower.
• Good understanding of mould setting, machine operation, process control, troubleshooting and production quality.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Quality Assurance and Maintenance teams.
• Good reporting and communication skills in English.
• In-depth knowledge of Extrusion Blow Moulding machinery platforms (e.g., Kautex, Bekum, Uniloy) is an added advantage.

Qualification / Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Preferably 3+ years in a supervisory or senior production role in an Extrusion Blow Moulding unit in India.
• Experience with HDPE blow moulding and CMP and Jagmohan-Meper Machines will be preferred.
• ITI / Diploma / CIPET/ Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline may be considered based on practical experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive industry salary aligned with experience including Production Linked Incentive.
• Statutory benefits including Provident Fund (PF), Bonus, and Leave Encashment.
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA).

Key Skills / Keywords:

• Plastics, Blow Moulding, EBM, IBM, ISBM, HDPE, Injection Moulding, CMP Machines, Jagmohan-Meper, Production Operations, Manufacturing, Production Supervisor, Production Planning, Manpower Handling, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Quality, ITI, Diploma, Mechanical Engineer, CIPET