Head of Operations; Packaging Film Business

Position: Head of Operations (Flexible Packaging Film Business)
Location: Sabarmati

Industry
CPP Films | PET Films | Multilayer Co-Extruded Films | High-Barrier Films | Speciality Films | Flexible Packaging Films | Barrier Packaging Films | Food Packaging Films | Thermoforming Films | Vacuum Packaging Films | Advanced Packaging Films.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly accomplished  Head – Operations  to lead the end-to-end operations of our  Flexible Packaging Films Business , focused on manufacturing  High-Barrier Flexible Packaging Films, Multilayer Co-Extruded Films, and Specialty Films .
The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational excellence across  film manufacturing, extrusion, multilayer co-extrusion, coating, metallizing, slitting, converting, quality, maintenance, planning, logistics, and safety , while ensuring optimum productivity, cost efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end operations of the  Flexible Packaging Films manufacturing business , ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations.
Oversee the complete manufacturing cycle, including  extrusion, multilayer co-extrusion, film processing, coating, metallising, slitting, converting, packaging, and dispatch operations .
Ensure achievement of production targets for  High-Barrier Films, Multilayer Films, Co-Extruded Films, and Speciality Films  while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
Develop production plans aligned with customer demand, capacity, product mix, and delivery commitments.
Drive improvements in  Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, yield, recovery, capacity utilisation, and line efficiency .
Minimise waste, scrap, rework, downtime, and manufacturing costs through continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability.
Ensure compliance with  ISO standards, food packaging requirements, customer specifications, statutory requirements, and EHS guidelines .
Implement  Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and World-Class Manufacturing (WCM)  practices across operational functions.
Coordinate with  Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance teams  to ensure seamless business operations.
Monitor key manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
Lead  capacity expansion, process automation, technology upgrades, new product development support, and plant modernisation projects .
Manage plant budgets, manufacturing costs, utilities, and resource utilisation to achieve profitability targets.
Develop strategies to optimise  energy consumption, raw material utilisation, film yield, production efficiency, and conversion costs .
Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, capability development, and succession planning.
Foster a culture of  safety, quality, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement  across the organisation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in  Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Plastics, Industrial, or Production Engineering .
MBA/PGDM  will be preferred.
18–25 years  of manufacturing experience, including  7+ years in a senior operations leadership role .
Proven experience in the  Flexible Packaging Films / Speciality Films industry .
Strong experience in  High-Barrier Films, Multilayer Barrier Films, Co-Extruded Films, and Specialty Films manufacturing .
Candidates with strong experience in  BOPP, BOPET, CPP, PET Films, Multilayer Films, Barrier Films, or other Flexible Packaging Films  will be considered.
Hands-on knowledge of  extrusion and multilayer co-extrusion lines, film processing, coating systems, metallizing lines, slitting machines, converting, and packaging operations .
Strong understanding of  Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, and World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) .
Experience in managing large-scale manufacturing operations with strong exposure to  capacity utilization, productivity improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction .

Experience with  ERP systems such as SAP
Excellent leadership, strategic planning, financial management, P&L, and stakeholder management skills.

Key

Skills:

Flexible Packaging Films Manufacturing
High-Barrier Films
Multilayer Barrier Films
Co-Extruded Films
Speciality Films
Plant Operations Management
Multilayer Co-Extrusion
Extrusion & Film Processing
Coating & Metallizing Operations
Slitting & Converting
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
Production Planning
OEE & Capacity Utilization
Yield & Productivity Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
TPM & Six Sigma
Operational Excellence
Cost Reduction
Quality Management
EHS Compliance
Supply Chain Coordination
Team Leadership
Budget & P&L Management
Capacity Expansion
Process Automation
Continuous Improvement