Production Executive - Corrugated Cartons Manufacturing

The Production Executive is responsible for planning, supervising, and controlling daily production activities in the corrugated carton manufacturing process. The role ensures production targets, quality standards, wastage control, machine efficiency, and timely order completion while maintaining discipline and compliance on the production floor.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Operations

• Supervise daily production activities of corrugation, printing, die-cutting, pasting, stitching and packing sections.
• Ensure production starts on time according to production planning.
• Achieve daily production targets with minimum downtime and wastage.
• Monitor machine performance and operator efficiency.
• Ensure correct board combinations, flute profiles, GSM, and paper usage as per job card.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure proper line clearance before starting new jobs.

Wastage & Material Control

• Control sheet wastage, side trim wastage, and reel consumption.
• Ensure issuance of correct reels according to approved production plan.
• Monitor excess production and unauthorized production.
• Maintain production reconciliation between:
• Reel issued
• Sheets produced
• Finished cartons
• Waste generated
• Reduce process rejection and improve yield percentage.
• Ensure proper handling of paper reels and semi-finished material.

Quality Control

• Ensure cartons meet approved customer specifications.
• Monitor:
• Bursting strength
• Ply combination
• Printing quality
• Shade consistency
• Die-cut accuracy
• Pasting quality
• Dimensions and finishing
• Coordinate with QA/QC department for in-process inspections.
• Stop production in case of major quality deviations.

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with sales, planning, dispatch, and stores departments.
• Ensure urgent orders are prioritized properly.
• Follow production schedules and delivery timelines.
• Monitor availability of raw material before job execution.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily production reports.
• Record machine-wise production and wastage.
• Prepare shift reports and downtime reports.
• Maintain job cards, production logs, and material reconciliation records.
• Report production delays and quality issues to management.

Team Management

• Supervise operators, helpers, and foremen.
• Maintain discipline and productivity on the production floor.
• Train workers on SOPs, safety, and quality standards.
• Allocate manpower according to workload and machine requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in corrugated carton manufacturing is mandatory.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in corrugated box manufacturing production operations.
• Strong understanding of:
• Corrugator operations
• Printing processes
• Die-cutting
• Lamination
• Pasting and finishing
• Production planning
• Wastage control

Required Skills

• Production planning and execution
• Leadership and manpower handling
• Problem-solving ability
• Quality inspection knowledge
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Understanding of GSM, BF, RCT, and flute profiles
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and efficiency monitoring

Pay: From Rs50,000.00 per hour

Work Location: In person