Section Head: Sunflower PET Oil Filling & Injection Machines

Role & responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute daily production schedules for PET Preform and blowing and sunflower oil filling lines.
• Ensure optimal utilization of machines, materials, and manpower to meet production targets.
• Monitor real-time performance indicators like line efficiency, downtime, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and wastage.
• Coordinate preform and oil availability with warehouse and procurement departments.

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and lead a team of machine operators, line leaders, and technicians.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training/coaching as required.
• Ensure discipline, adherence to SOPs, and shift handovers are properly conducted.

3. Process & Quality Control

• Oversee PET Preform and blowing operations including heating, molding, and cooling processes.
• Ensure oil filling accuracy (weight/volume), hygiene, and packaging quality.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to handle non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular audits for process control, cleanliness, and documentation.

4. Equipment Management

• Monitor equipment health and initiate preventive and corrective maintenance with the maintenance department.
• Ensure timely changeovers for bottle sizes, labels, and product variants.
• Approve machine settings and adjustments to optimize production and reduce downtime.

5. Safety, Hygiene & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (HSE).
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety meetings regularly.
• Implement and maintain GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in all areas.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily production reports, machine logs, downtime analysis, and manpower reports.
• Submit shift-wise and daily production summaries to Production Manager.
• Document root cause analysis (RCA) for quality or efficiency issues.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastic Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in a production environment, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience in the edible oil industry is highly desirable or working in beverages industry
• Familiar with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and production software