About the Senior Manager Production Role
Senior Manager Production leads manufacturing operations, production planning, shift management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsible for daily production targets, machine efficiency, quality standards and team performance across packaging production lines.
Key Responsibilities
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Production Planning & Execution
Prepare daily/weekly production schedules, monitor line efficiency and achieve 90%+ capacity utilization across packaging machines.
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Shift Operations Management
Oversee 3-shift operations, coordinate with shift supervisors, resolve production bottlenecks and ensure smooth handovers.
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Machine & Process Optimization
Reduce machine downtime below 5%, implement SMED, optimize changeover times and drive OEE improvement to 85%+.
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Quality & Rejection Control
Maintain first pass yield above 98%, implement SPC, reduce customer rejections and ensure packaging quality standards.
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Team Management & Training
Lead 30-50 production staff, conduct skill matrix training, performance appraisals and develop succession planning.
Candidate Requirements
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Education
B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering.
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Experience
6–10 years in packaging manufacturing with 2+ years in Senior Manager/Manager production roles.
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Skills
Lean manufacturing, production planning, team leadership, ERP systems, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
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Other Requirements
Hands-on experience with packaging machinery (flexo printing, extrusion, lamination, slitting, pouch making).