Job Title: Production Manager – Thermoforming
Location: Shirwal, near Pune
Industry: Rigid Food Packaging / Thermoforming
Experience: 8–15 years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Plastics, Polymer or Production Engineering;
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full-Time
Budget: 10-15 LPA
Company Description -
Nyplia is a global materials innovation company dedicated to replacing conventional plastics with next-generation bioplastics and sustainable materials. Through cutting-edge research and scalable manufacturing, Nyplia develops high-performance, compostable, and biodegradable alternatives that meet the demands of modern industries— without compromising quality or functionality.
Founded on the mission to accelerate the transition toward carbon-neutral manufacturing systems, Nyplia helps industries reduce their environmental footprint and build circular supply chains. Its product portfolio spans compostable packaging films, food containers, medical sheets, and bioplastic granulates; all designed for large scale industrial applications.
Role Overview -
We are setting up a greenfield thermoforming manufacturing facility at Shirwal for manufacturing food-grade rigid packaging products such as 3CP–8CP meal trays, sauce/dip containers, party glasses, punnets, hinged containers, sweet/bakery boxes and other food packaging products in PP and PET.
We are looking for a hands-on Production Manager with strong experience in sheet extrusion + thermoforming who can participate in plant commissioning and subsequently take ownership of production operations.
Key Responsibilities -
Lead commissioning and production ramp-up of PP/PET sheet extrusion and thermoforming lines.
- Manage complete process from granules → sheet extrusion → thermoforming → trimming → regrind/recycling → finished product.
Set and optimise extrusion parameters including PET drying, temperature profiles, sheet gauge, roll temperatures and regrind ratios.
- Optimise thermoforming parameters including heating, vacuum/pressure, plug assist, mould cooling, cycle time and trimming.
Conduct new mould/product trials and establish optimum sheet thickness, product weight and process parameters.
- Achieve production targets for output, OEE, cycle time, machine utilisation and pieces/kg.
Drive material yield improvement, lightweighting, scrap reduction and regrind optimisation.
- Troubleshoot sheet extrusion, thermoforming, mould and product-quality issues.
Establish SOPs, process sheets, production systems and preventive-maintenance practices.
- Ensure GMP, hygiene, traceability and food-contact packaging compliance.
Recruit, train and manage production supervisors, operators and technicians.
- Coordinate with machine/mould suppliers, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase and Product Development teams.
Candidate Profile -
- Minimum 8–10 years of direct thermoforming production experience.
- Hands-on experience in PP and/or PET sheet extrusion.
- Experience with high-volume rigid packaging products such as food trays, containers, cups, punnets, clamshells etc.
- Strong knowledge of thermoforming moulds, plug assist, trimming and process optimisation.
- Understanding of PP/PET grades, MFI/IV, PET drying and regrind processing.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis capabilities.
- Experience managing shop-floor manpower and production KPIs.
Strongly Preferred -
- Experience with both PP and PET.
- Previous greenfield plant / new-line commissioning experience.
- Experience in food-contact packaging manufacturing.
- CIPET background.
Key KPIs -
- Demonstrated experience in lightweighting, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement and OEE improvement.
- Production output | OEE | Machine utilisation | Cycle time | Pieces/kg | Product weight | Extrusion yield | Scrap/rejection % | Regrind utilisation | Customer rejection | Downtime
Critical Screening Requirement -
- Candidates should have hands-on exposure to sheet extrusion as well as thermoforming.
- Candidates whose experience is limited to operating thermoforming machines using externally purchased ready sheet would not be preferred.
Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
