About the role

Project Manager – New MDF Production Line
Designation: Project Manager
Reporting To: Head Manufacturing, R&D , Technology
Location: Project Site
Experience: 12–20 years, preferably in MDF, particleboard, or other continuous-process industries.

Job Purpose

To lead the complete execution of a new MDF production line, ensuring timely completion within approved budget, technical specifications, safety standards, and targeted production performance.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Project Planning: Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and critical-path activities.
Equipment Procurement: Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for technical specifications, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of equipment.
Civil & Infrastructure: Oversee civil works, foundations, buildings, structural works, and site readiness.
Installation & Utilities: Manage mechanical and electrical erection, instrumentation, automation, thermic fluid systems, electrical infrastructure, and other utilities.
Project Monitoring: Ensure timely execution, cost control, quality compliance, contractor management, and effective coordination across departments.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to EHS standards, statutory requirements, and environmental regulations.
Commissioning & Stabilization: Lead commissioning, production trials, and performance testing to achieve designed capacity, product quality, and targeted energy and resin consumption.
Handover: Ensure completion of documentation, operator training, performance acceptance, and final handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Project completion within approved timeline and budget.
Achievement of designed production capacity and product quality.
Achievement of targeted energy and resin consumption.
Compliance with safety and statutory requirements.
Successful commissioning and handover.

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant Engineering discipline.
Proven experience in industrial project execution and commissioning.
Strong knowledge of MDF manufacturing processes, equipment installation, utilities, automation, and project management.
Excellent leadership, planning, vendor management, and problem-solving skills.