Job Title: Plant Head – Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing

Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Reports To: COO
Location: Bhiwandi, Maharashtra

Job Purpose

To lead end-to-end plant operations for cosmetics/skin care product manufacturing , ensuring GMP compliance, product quality, safety, and cost-efficient production while meeting customer/brand delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations
- Oversee manufacturing of skin care/cosmetic formulations (mixing, homogenizing, filling, packing) across multiple product lines (creams, lotions, serums, powders, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to batch manufacturing records (BMR) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Manage production planning in line with sales forecasts, seasonal demand spikes, and current product launches (NPD/NPI).
- Monitor OEE, batch yield, cycle time, and minimize rejections/rework.

Quality, Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Cosmetic GMP (ISO 22716), and applicable regulatory bodies (CDSCO/BIS in India, or FDA/EU Cosmetics Regulation for export markets).




- Oversee raw material and finished product quality testing (stability, microbiology, pH, viscosity) in coordination with QA/QC labs.
- Manage documentation for regulatory filings, product registrations, and customer/brand audits.
- Drive CAPA for quality deviations, customer complaints, and stability failures.
- Ensure traceability and proper handling of actives, fragrances, and sensitive raw materials.

Safety, Hygiene & EHS
- Maintain high standards of personnel hygiene, cleanroom protocols (where applicable), and contamination control.
- Ensure EHS compliance — chemical handling, fire safety, effluent treatment (ETP), and waste disposal as per pollution control norms.
- Drive a zero-incident safety culture with regular audits and training.

Cost & Budget Management
- Own plant P&L; control cost per unit across formulations, packaging, and utilities.
- Reduce material wastage, optimize batch sizes, and man

📌 Plant Head (Bhiwandi)
🏢 Maxima Group
📍 Bhiwandi