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 preferred15-20 years of manufacturing experience with 8+ years in senior leadership rolesExperience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, rubber processing, or related regulated industriesStrong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance requirementsProven track record in operational excellence, cost management, and team leadershipExperience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologiesStrong financial acumen and P&L management experienceExcellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skillsPreferred Qualifications
Experience in pharmaceutical packaging or medical device manufacturingKnowledge of rubber processing and molding operationsExperience with FDA inspections and regulatory auditsCertification in lean manufacturing or Six SigmaSkills Required
iso standards, Financial Acumen, Lean Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Six Sigma