Operations Head for Packaging client

Company: Walk In Solutions
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Location: Mumbai
Job Description:

There is one good job opportunity for Operations Head with our leading packaging client based in Mumbai .

Job Title: Operations Head

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: India Operations Head /CEO

Role Overview

The Operations Head will be responsible for overall plant operations, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, cost control, and team leadership in a mono cartons and corrugation packaging environment. The role requires strong operational expertise, leadership capabilities, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations Management

– Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations (mono cartons, corrugation, printing, finishing).

– Ensure production targets (volume, quality, timelines) are consistently met

– Drive capacity utilization and operational efficiency

2. Production Planning & Control

– Implement effective production planning aligned with business demand

– Optimize resource allocation (manpower, machines, materials)

– Minimize downtime and ensure smooth workflow

3. Quality & Compliance

– Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO, GMP, customer-specific requirements)

– Drive zero-defect culture and continuous quality improvement

– Maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations

4. Cost & Budget Management

– Manage plant budgets and control manufacturing costs

– Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality

– Monitor KPIs like wastage, efficiency, and productivity

5. Team Leadership & Development

– Lead a team of 5-6 direct reports (production, quality, maintenance, etc.)

– Build a high-performance culture with strong accountability

– Coach and develop second-line leadership

6. Maintenance & Engineering

– Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance systems are robust

– Improve machine uptime and reliability

– Drive automation and technology upgrades

7. Supply Chain Coordination

– Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams

– Ensure timely availability of raw materials and dispatch of finished goods

8. Continuous Improvement

– Implement Lean, Six Sigma, TPM initiatives

– Drive productivity improvements and process optimization

– Encourage innovation in packaging processes

Key Requirements

– Experience: 15+ years in packaging /printing industry (mono cartons, corrugation preferred)

– Education: B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical / Printing / Packaging) or equivalent

– Proven experience in plant/operations leadership role

– Strong knowledge of printing technologies, packaging processes, and plant management

– Experience handling large teams and multi-functional departments

Key Skills & Competencies

– Leadership & team management

– Strategic thinking & execution

– Operational excellence

– Problem-solving & decision-making

– Strong communication & stakeholder management

KPIs / Success Metrics

Production efficiency & output

– Cost reduction & budget adherence

– Quality metrics (rejections, complaints)

– On-time delivery performance

– Employee productivity & retention

Span of Control

– Direct reports: 5-6

– Indirect team: Plant workforce across production, QA, maintenance, etc.

Posted: March 28th, 2026