Plant Head
Location - Kheda, Gujrat
Industry - pharmaceutical packaging companies. Open to candidates from rubber manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.
Experience - 15+ years
Budget - upto 25 LPA
Position Overview
The Plant Head will provide overall leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production of high-quality rubber pharmaceutical packaging products while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations Leadership: Direct all plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, and safety functions
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement plant strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
- Production Management: Ensure optimal production efficiency, quality standards, and on-time delivery to customers
- Quality Assurance: Maintain GMP compliance and ensure products meet pharmaceutical industry standards
- Safety Management: Implement and monitor safety protocols, conduct safety training, and maintain zero-accident workplace
- Cost Management: Optimize manufacturing costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop plant management team and workforce across all functions
- Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, 5S implementation, and operational excellence programs
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with FDA, environmental, and local regulatory requirements
- Capital Projects: Oversee plant expansion, equipment installation, and infrastructure development projects
- Stakeholder Management: Interface with corporate management, customers, and regulatory authorities
- Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or related field; MBA preferred
- 15-20 years of manufacturing experience with 8+ years in senior leadership roles
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, rubber processing, or related regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Proven track record in operational excellence, cost management, and team leadership
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical packaging or medical device manufacturing
- Knowledge of rubber processing and molding operations
- Experience with FDA inspections and regulatory audits
- Certification in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
