Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: Angmaly

Operations Manager - Carton Box Production Unit

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the efficient, safe, and profitable day-to-day running of the entire corrugated box manufacturing facility, from raw material handling through to final product shipment. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing processes, lean principles, and rigorous quality control, particularly within the packaging sector.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution:

• Oversee Production Scheduling: Develop, implement, and monitor master production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer demand, raw material availability (liner, medium), and machine capacity (corrugator, die-cutting, gluing, stitching).
• Process Optimization: Continuously review and improve manufacturing processes (e.g., cutting, flute lamination, printing, finishing) to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and increase throughout .
• Resource Allocation: Manage the efficient use of all operational resources, including machinery, labor (shifts, overtime), and consumables.

2. Quality Assurance & Control:

• Quality Standards: Establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures at every stage of production to ensure finished cartons meet customer specifications (e.g., structural integrity, print accuracy, correct board specifications) .
• Defect Management: Lead root cause analysis for quality issues (defects, incorrect sizing) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

3. Maintenance & Facility Management:

• Equipment Uptime: Coordinate with the maintenance team to implement effective preventive maintenance programs for all critical machinery (e.g., corrugator, flexo/rotary die-cutter) to maximize operational uptime.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure the facility adheres to all local and federal safety regulations, promoting a zero-accident culture.

4. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:

• Material Flow: Manage inbound logistics for paper stock and outbound logistics for finished goods, coordinating closely with the Planning/PPIC and Logistics departments .
• Inventory Control: Oversee raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory to balance carrying costs against service level requirements.

5. Team Leadership & Performance Management:

• Staff Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage production supervisors, floor managers, and line operators.
• Performance Metrics: Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), on-time delivery, scrap rate, and labor productivity.

Essential Qualifications (General)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, corrugated packaging experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, TPM, Waste reduction) .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in production unit ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Production management: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Ernakulam, Kerala (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 15/11/2025