Production Head

Company Overview

Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd., established in 1998, is a leading manufacturer of silicone and Viton rubber products in India. With state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled team of engineers and technicians, we serve diverse industries including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, biopharma, medical, engineering, plastics, and defense.

As part of our continuous expansion, we are strengthening our
Film Division
with advanced extrusion capabilities in a
cleanroom environment
. At Ami Polymer, we are committed to
innovation, global regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
, offering employees an opportunity to grow in a performance-driven and future-focused organization.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Head – Film Division
to lead our Cast Film operations and the upcoming
Blown Film extrusion line
at our Silvassa facility. This role combines
strategic leadership
with
hands-on technical expertise
in installation, commissioning, validation, and scaling production in a regulated, cleanroom setting.

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations, driving continuous improvements, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting future expansion projects including automation and global certifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Blown Film – Installation & Validation

• Lead the installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of the new Blown Film line.
• Manage trials, process optimization, and validation as per regulatory requirements.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and operator training modules.
• Ensure seamless transition from trials to commercial production.

2. Film Operations & Optimization

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Cast Film and Blown Film lines.
• Monitor production efficiency, uptime, yield, and costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and productivity improvement initiatives.

3. Cleanroom & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to cGMP, ISO, and cleanroom practices.
• Maintain documentation for validations, audits, and compliance.
• Collaborate with QA/RA for ISO 13485, ISO 15378, US FDA, EU MDR compliance.

4. Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting

• Work with multilayer film structures (EVA, PE, PP, Nylon, EVOH, SEBS, etc.).
• Troubleshoot defects such as thickness variation, haze, gels, tackiness, or clarity issues.
• Partner with R&D for trials, new product development, and scale-up activities.

5. Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure products meet defined optical, mechanical, and barrier specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA), corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Implement Lean, Kaizen, and OEE enhancement programs.

6. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of operators, supervisors, QC, and support staff.
• Conduct structured training on cleanroom discipline, process excellence, and machine operations.
• Build a performance-driven and accountable culture within the division.

7. Reporting & Strategy

• Track KPIs such as uptime, rejection %, yield, validation progress, and energy efficiency.
• Present operational and project updates to senior management.
• Contribute to long-term strategic initiatives including automation, technology upgrades, and capacity expansion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in film extrusion (Cast & Blown Film)
  , with minimum 3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Proven expertise in installation, commissioning, and validation of extrusion lines.
• Prior exposure to
  medical packaging / cleanroom environments
  is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, project execution, and team development abilities.
• Hands-on expertise in Cast & Blown Film processes.
• Familiarity with international quality & regulatory standards.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exposure to
  automation, Industry 4.0 practices, and ERP/MES systems
  is an added advantage.
• Ability to drive change, lead cross-functional teams, and foster continuous improvement.

Work Location

• Silvassa, India
• On-site role in a
  cleanroom, compliance-driven environment
  .

Why Join Us

At Ami Polymer, you will be at the forefront of building a
world-class Film Division
that supports critical industries like medical devices, biopharma, and defense. You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead
  strategic projects
  from installation to full-scale production.
• Work in a culture that values
  innovation, compliance, and operational excellence
  .
• Contribute to a
  growth-oriented organization
  expanding its global footprint.