Assistant Production Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Production Manager to manage day\-to\-day production activities in paper packaging manufacturing, particularly paper containers and paper cups. The candidate will be responsible for achieving production targets, maintaining product quality, optimising manpower and machine utilisation, and ensuring timely production as per customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor daily production activities for paper containers and paper cups.
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per the production plan and delivery schedules.
• Monitor machine performance, production efficiency, and downtime.
• Manage manpower allocation, shift planning, and workforce productivity.
• Ensure product quality, including dimensions, printing, forming, sealing, and finishing, as applicable.
• Monitor raw material consumption, paper wastage, rejection rates, and production costs.
• Coordinate with the Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Dispatch departments for smooth operations.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed in coordination with the maintenance team.
• Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce wastage.
• Maintain production reports, machine utilisation records, rejection reports, and daily MIS.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, housekeeping, and 5S practices on the shop floor.
• Train and guide production operators and supervisors.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Candidate Requirements

• **Qualification:** Diploma / BE in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• **Experience:** 3–6 years in production, preferably in paper packaging, paper cup, or paper container manufacturing.
• Hands\-on experience in production planning, machine operations, manpower management, and quality control.
• Knowledge of production KPIs, material wastage control, and process improvement.
• Good problem\-solving, communication, and team management skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and production reporting.

Pay: ₹50,000\.00 \- ₹70,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person