About the Role: We are seeking an accomplished Plant Head to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for cosmetics and personal hygiene products including creams, lotions, and body washes. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Director – Manufacturing, with full accountability for production, quality, compliance, engineering, EHS, and workforce management.

Responsibilities
Manufacturing Excellence: Drive production efficiency, quality KPIs, and GMP/ISO 22716 compliance
Quality & Regulatory: Ensure hygiene standards per MOHP, CAPMAS, EU/FDA regulations; manage audits and certifications
Engineering & Maintenance: Lead preventive/predictive maintenance, utilities, automation, and energy-saving initiatives
Supply Chain Coordination: Oversee RM/PM availability, warehouse operations, and export/import logistics
People Leadership: Develop and mentor a diverse workforce; implement skill development and succession planning
Cost & KPI Management: Own plant P&L; monitor OEE,



Yield, Downtime, OTIF, Safety, Absenteeism
Project Execution: Support NPIs, plant expansion, and equipment validation projects

Qualifications
Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, or Production Engineering; MBA preferred
Experience: 20+ years in FMCG manufacturing, with 10+ years in plant leadership roles
Proven expertise in cosmetics/personal hygiene formulations and large-scale plant operations

Required Skills
Manufacturing Excellence
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Engineering & Maintenance Leadership
Supply Chain Coordination
EHS & Compliance Management
People Leadership
Cost & KPI Management
Project Execution

Preferred Skills
Experience in automation and digital transformation
Knowledge of sustainability practices in manufacturing

📌 Plant Head Kolkata
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📍 Kolkata