Head – Manufacturing

Job Description : Head – Manufacturing (Rigid Plastics (ISBM / EBM) BREMEN GERMANY Open to International candidates with 20+ years experience Manufacturing Operations Management Lead overall manufacturing operations for IMM, IBM, ISBM, and EBM lines. Ensure achievement of production targets (volume, efficiency, yield, OEE). Optimize machine utilization, cycle times, mold performance, and manpower. Drive capacity planning and production scheduling aligned with sales demand. Process Excellence & Technical Leadership Provide strong technical leadership in: Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting Blow molding processes (ISBM) Resin selection, drying, material handling, and regrind control Lead process standardization, SOP development, and best practice deployment. Drive cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and energy optimization. Support new mold, machine, and technology qualification. Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure consistent product quality meeting customer specifications and regulatory standards. Drive adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, GMP, or customer-specific quality systems. Collaborate with Quality teams on: Root cause analysis (CAPA) Process audits Customer complaints and corrective actions Cost Control & Productivity Improvement Own manufacturing cost KPIs: conversion cost, wastage, power, consumables. Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen initiatives. Control material loss, mold damage, breakdown losses, and overtime costs. Support budgeting, cost forecasting, and profitability improvement. Maintenance & Asset Management Partner with Maintenance teams to ensure: High equipment uptime Preventive & predictive maintenance execution Critical spares planning Oversee lifecycle management of machines, molds, auxiliaries, and utilities. Qualifications & Experience Education B.E. / B. Tech in Plastics Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Mechanical Engineering/ CIPET MBA / PGDM in Operations (preferred) Experience 20–25 years in rigid plastic manufacturing Minimum 5–8 years in a senior manufacturing leadership role Strong hands-on exposure to IMM, IBM, ISBM, and EBM technologies Key Skills & Competencies Deep technical expertise in rigid plastics processing Strong leadership and people management skills Lean / Six Sigma / TPM implementation experience Data-driven decision making Cost and productivity mindset Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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