Head Production - BOPET Packaging Film

About the Company

A leading global manufacturer of high-performance specialty films, serving diverse packaging and industrial applications across international markets. The organisation operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Europe and is recognised for its strong focus on technology, quality, innovation and operational excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production operations across BOPET film and slitting lines, ensuring adherence to production plans and customer requirements.
• Own key production KPIs including OEE, throughput, yield, waste, downtime, line efficiency and plan adherence.
• Manage and optimise slitting operations, including jumbo roll handling, slit-width optimisation, winding, roll quality and finished-product handling.
• Drive reduction of process losses, trim waste, rejects and customer complaints.
• Ensure optimum machine utilisation through effective manpower, material and production planning.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and R&D to resolve operational issues and improve plant performance.
• Lead RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives across production.
• Implement Lean / TPM / 5S practices to improve productivity, reliability and shop-floor discipline.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, ISO and statutory requirements.
• Develop SOPs, process controls and production standards and ensure adherence on the shop floor.
• Lead, coach and develop production managers, shift in-charges, supervisors and operators.
• Establish strong performance management systems and build a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence.
• Support new product trials, process optimisation and technology upgrades.
• Prepare production budgets and control manufacturing costs in line with business objectives.
• Coordinate with Planning and Sales to ensure timely production and dispatch of customer orders.

Skills and qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Plastics or related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 15–20+ years in BOPET film manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on exposure to film production and slitting/converting operations.
• Experience with high-speed film lines, winding, slitting, roll handling and packaging.
• Strong understanding of production KPIs, yield improvement, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Experience managing large production teams in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to Lean, TPM, Six Sigma / Kaizen and operational excellence.
• International / European manufacturing exposure would be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• English proficiency is essential; knowledge of other European language would be an advantage.

What's On Offer

Exposure to a global, diversified Indian multinational with international manufacturing operations and customers across global markets.