gm production

Job Description

Job offer closes: 4 January 2026

Summary

• Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Client: A client of Randstad India
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 5 November 2025

Reference Number

JPC

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Job Details : General Manager (GM) - Production (Woven Sack)

Position Overview: General Manager (GM) - Production is responsible for overseeing the entire manufacturing process in a woven sack production facility. This role ensures efficient production operations, maintains high-quality standards, optimizes resource utilization, and drives continuous improvement. The GM Production is expected to lead a team, implement best manufacturing practices, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution:

   • Oversee the end-to-end production process of woven sacks, including extrusion, lamination, and finishing process.
   • Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing efficiency and reducing waste.
   • Ensure efficient utilization of machinery, raw materials, and workforce.
   • Coordinate with procurement for raw material availability (e.g., HDPE, PP, etc).
   • Minimize production downtime and delays by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance:

   • Maintain high-quality standards in all production processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and customer specifications.
   • Implement and monitor quality control systems to detect and rectify defects at every stage of production.
   • Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to conduct inspections and audits.
   • Drive continuous improvements in product quality and process efficiency.
   • Implement quality control checks at different production stages.
   • Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISI, BIS, or customer specifications).

3. Cost & Resource Optimization:

   • Control production costs by optimizing raw material usage, energy consumption, and workforce efficiency.
   • Reduce waste and raw material losses through process improvements.
   • Ensure proper inventory management of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

4. Maintenance & Equipment Efficiency:

   • Ensure regular maintenance of machinery and equipment to minimize breakdowns and production losses.
   • Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance.
   • Evaluate new technologies and equipment upgrades to improve efficiency.

5. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

   • Enforce workplace safety regulations and ensure compliance with environmental policies.
   • Conduct safety training and risk assessments to prevent accidents and injuries.
   • Implement waste management and sustainability initiatives.

6. Reporting & Coordination:

   • Prepare and present production reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational data to senior management.
   • Collaborate with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Plastics Engineering, Production Engineering, Polymer Technology, or a related field. Education from CIPET is an added advantage.

• Experience: 10-15 years of experience in the woven sack manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.

• Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge of PP/HDPE woven sack production processes.
  • Experience in handling extrusion, weaving looms, lamination, and finishing machines.

• Leadership & Management Skills:

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate the production team, including supervisors, machine operators, and technical staff at the floor.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage large teams and work under pressure.
  • Conduct training programs to enhance workforce skills and knowledge.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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