Plant Head And Operations Manager

Job Description Key Responsibilities

Production & Planning

• Plan and monitor daily/weekly/monthly production schedules across corrugation (single/double face), printing, die-cutting, flap pasting, and stitching sections
• Ensure optimal machine utilization (Corrugator, Auto Flexo, Die-punching, etc.) and minimize changeover/downtime
• Balance production against sales orders, prioritizing based on delivery commitments

Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to BF/GSM, bursting strength, and box compression standards as per customer specs
• Minimize rejections, customer complaints, and rework
• Implement and monitor quality control checkpoints at each production stage

Maintenance & Machine Uptime

• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules for all machinery
• Minimize machine downtime and coordinate spare parts planning with stores
• Drive capital equipment upgrades/capacity expansion proposals as needed

Manpower Management

• Manage shift-wise manpower planning, productivity, and discipline
• Recruit, train, and appraise plant staff and workers
• Handle labor relations, contractor management, and compliance with labor laws

Cost & Inventory Control

• Control raw material (kraft paper, adhesive, ink) consumption and minimize wastage
• Monitor conversion cost per ton/sq. mtr and identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Coordinate with purchase/stores on raw material availability and inventory norms

Safety, Health & Compliance

• Ensure workplace safety protocols, fire safety, and PPE compliance
• Maintain statutory compliance (Factory Act, Pollution Control, ISO/BRC standards if applicable)
• Conduct safety audits and near-miss/incident reporting

Coordination

• Liaise with sales team on order feasibility, delivery timelines, and new product/box design requirements
• Coordinate with design/CAD team for box structural designs
• Report plant performance to management through MIS/dashboards