Project Manager – IS (Individual Section) Machine

Position: Project Manager – IS MachineIndustry: Glass Bottle Manufacturing / Container GlassLocation: Vadodara, GujaratExperience: 5–12 years in IS machine operations, maintenance, commissioning, or project handlingKey Responsibilities1. Project Planning & ExecutionLead installation, commissioning, and upgrades of IS (Individual Section) glass bottle forming machines.Prepare project timelines, resource plans, and budgets.Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for smooth project delivery.2. Technical ResponsibilitiesUnderstand hot-end operations including feeders, shearing, gob distributor, IS machine, molds, blank & blow sections.Ensure correct setup of forming section, timing settings, lubrication systems, pneumatics, and PLC controls.Monitor production parameters to achieve proper gob weight, thickness distribution, neck and body accuracy.3. Quality & Process ControlWork closely with QC to maintain defect-free bottle production (seeds, cracks, neck defects, wall thickness issues, etc.).Support cold-end inspection line integration and quality improvement projects.Implement process improvements to reduce rejection and increase productivity.4. Documentation & ReportingMaintain machine logs, maintenance schedules, breakdown reports, and performance analysis.Prepare weekly progress reports for management.5. Team CoordinationSupervise technicians, operators, mold fitters, and maintenance teams.Conduct training for operators on IS machine operation and safety.6. Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with plant safety standards.Maintain proper furnace-hot-end safety guidelines while testing machine operations.Required Skills & QualificationsDiploma / B.Tech in MechanicalStrong knowledge of IS machine operation, assembling, timing, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.Experience with forming section molds, mold change, neck ring change, and production start-up.Knowledge of commercial terms in the area of domestic and import procurements.Excellent communication and project execution skills.

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