Head - Operations

Industry:Medical Device Manufacturing
Reporting To: CEO / MD.
Location:Manufacturing Facility -at Sanand , near Ahmedabad.

Role Overview

TheHead of Operationswill lead and drive theend-to-end manufacturing and operational strategyof the organization. The role is responsible forproduction, maintenance, safety, QA/QC, supply chain management, production planning, inventory control, and statutory complianceto ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable operations.

The incumbent will work closely with theManaging Director and senior leadership teamto deliveroperational excellence, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and sustainable business growthin a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

1. Operational Strategy & Plant Leadership

• Providestrategic direction for manufacturing operationsaligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Leadplant operations including production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Develop and implementoperational excellence frameworksto enhance productivity and reduce operational risks.
• Drivecapacity planning, plant expansion, and automation initiatives.

2. Production & Manufacturing Excellence

• Ensureachievement of production targets, efficiency levels, and quality benchmarks.
• ImproveOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and production yield.
• ImplementLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
• Optimizemanufacturing processes to reduce waste and cost per unit.

3. Production Planning & Inventory Optimization

• LeadSales & Operations Planning (S&OP)to align demand forecasts with production capacity.
• Ensureeffective production planning and schedulingto meet customer delivery timelines.
• Optimizeinventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Improveinventory turnover and working capital efficiency.

4. Supply Chain & Vendor Management

• Develop arobust and cost-efficient supply chain ecosystem.
• Strengthensupplier qualification, vendor development, and procurement strategies.
• Mitigatesupply risks through strategic sourcing and supplier diversification.
• Drivelogistics efficiency and on-time delivery performance.

5. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance withmedical device quality standards and regulatory requirements, including
• Leadquality management systems, validation processes, and regulatory audits.
• Ensureconsistent product quality and traceability across the manufacturing process.

6. Maintenance & Engineering Management

• Overseepreventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensurehigh equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
• Leadinstallation, commissioning, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
• Driveautomation and process modernization initiatives.

7. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Promote azero-incident safety culture across plant operations.
• Ensure compliance withindustrial safety, environmental regulations, and workplace standards.
• Conductregular safety audits, training programs, and risk mitigation initiatives.

8. Statutory & Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance withall applicable statutory regulations, including:
  • Factory regulations
  • Labour laws
  • Environmental regulations
  • Medical device regulatory authorities
• Maintainaudit readiness and documentation for regulatory inspections.

9. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and leadhigh-performing cross-functional teamsacross production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Developsuccession plans and leadership capability within operations teams.
• Foster a culture ofaccountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production efficiency and capacity utilization
• On-time order fulfillment
• Product rejection / defect rate
• Manufacturing cost per unit
• Inventory turnover ratio
• Machine downtime and maintenance performance
• Compliance and audit outcomes
• Workplace safety performance

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree inMechanical / Production / Industrial / Biomedical Engineering
• MBA inOperations / Supply Chain Managementpreferred

Experience

• 15+ years of manufacturing experiencein precesion engineering / medical device company.
• Minimum7-10 years in senior leadership rolesmanaging plant operations
• Experience inmedical devices, precesion engineering , auto anciliary manufacturing preferred

Core Competencies

• Strategic Operations Leadership
• Manufacturing Excellence & Lean Transformation
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Regulatory & Quality Compliance
• Financial & Cost Control
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Data-driven Decision Making

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strongplant leadership and operational execution capability
• Proven ability toscale manufacturing operations
• Experience managingregulated manufacturing environments
• Ability to partner withtop management on strategic growth initiatives