Production Head - Maharashtra

Job Description

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will :

• Lead end-to-end production operations for the TPU Films division.
• Drive operational excellence, throughput improvement, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Oversee compounding, extrusion, and polymerization processes for specialty TPU films.
• Manage scale-up projects, technology transfers, and plant debottlenecking initiatives.
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, maintenance, and quality teams for seamless operations.
• Champion Industry 4.0, automation, and digital manufacturing practices.
• Lead large teams across shifts, fostering a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical, or Production Engineering M.Tech / MBA preferred.
• Brings 18-22 years of relevant production experience, including 12-15 years in senior leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of polymer processing (extrusion, compounding, pelletizing) and TPU chemistry.
• Experienced in commissioning new lines, managing greenfield / brownfield expansions, and delivering OEE improvements.
• Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and sustainability practices.
• Strong decision-maker with proven ability to build and manage large teams.

What's on Offer

• Strategic leadership role in a high-growth specialty polymers division.
• Opportunity to drive manufacturing excellence and capacity expansion projects.
• Exposure to global technologies and collaboration with leading R&D and commercial teams.
• Career progression in a dynamic organization shaping the future of high-performance materials.

Skills Required

Lean Six Sigma, Compounding, Extrusion, Tpm, digital manufacturing