Deputy Manager/Manager - Production - Lamination & Impregnation - Manufacturing

Mount Talent Consulting is hiring a Deputy Manager / Manager - Production (Lamination & Impregnation) for a leading wood-panel manufacturer's plant at Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh. Own the pre-lamination and impregnation unit for MDF / particleboard end to end. Reports to the Plant Head.

Role Highlights:

• Full P&L-style ownership of output, quality, cost and safety for the lamination and impregnation lines.
• Hands-on with short-cycle press, melamine-impregnated paper and resin processing.
• Immediate joiners preferred; strong growth path to Plant Operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run lamination and impregnation operations for MDF / particleboard (short-cycle press, melamine paper impregnation, resin processing).
• Production planning, process optimisation and cost control against pre-lamination and impregnation targets.
• Improve machine utilisation and OEE; reduce rejection, rework, downtime and changeover time.
• Drive Lean, 5S/6S and TPM; implement SOPs, safety and quality standards.
• Develop the shift team and build next-in-line leaders.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Diploma with 10+ years OR BE/B.Tech (Mechanical / Production) with 7+ years of experience.
• Hands-on background in the wood-panel industry: pre-lamination, MDF, particleboard, impregnation, short-cycle press.
• Proven record in productivity improvement, rejection reduction and cost control.
• Strong people management and shop-floor leadership.

Good to Have:

• Lean / TPM certification, OEE tracking, ERP / SAP exposure, decorative laminate or melamine paper experience.