Job Title : Site Head / Plant Head - Formulation Plant
Location : Boisar
Industry : Pharmaceuticals - Formulation (Orals / Injectables / OSD / Liquid / Topicals)
Experience Required : 15-25 years
Qualification : B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc / MBA (Preferred)
Working days & Time : 6 Days, 9 AM to 5.30 PM
Job Overview :
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Site Head / Plant Head to lead the operations of our formulation manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of managing large-scale pharmaceutical production facilities, while ensuring full compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and business goals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee end-to-end plant operations including production, QA / QC, engineering, SCM, EHS, and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards (cGMP, USFDA, MHRA, WHO, etc.) and maintain audit readiness.
- Lead a cross-functional team to achieve production targets, cost optimization, and efficiency improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices.
- Manage regulatory inspections and ensure timely closure of observations.
- Ensure EHS compliance and promote a culture of safety and sustainability.
- Collaborate with corporate functions on budgeting, capex, expansions, and strategic planning.
- Mentor and develop leadership within the plant for succession planning.
Key Requirements :
15-25 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership (Plant Head / Site Head) role.In-depth knowledge of production processes in formulations - oral solid dosage, liquids, injectables, etc.Strong regulatory exposure (USFDA, MHRA, EU GMP, WHO, etc.).Hands-on experience in handling regulatory audits and plant operations.Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills.ref : iimjobs.com)