- Plant Head Location Wada Maharashtra Department Plant Operations Reporting To Director - Operations Industry OSD Formulation Domestic Semi-Regulated Moving Towards Regulated Markets 1 Job Purpose To provide strategic and operational leadership to the OSD formulation plant at Wada ensuring smooth manufacturing operations compliance team leadership and successful execution of upcoming plant expansion and future regulatory readiness initiatives 2 Key Responsibilities A Plant Operations Management Lead end-to-end functioning of Production QA QC and Engineering Maintenance Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing with focus on quality productivity and cost optimization Review daily performance and drive continuous improvement across functions B Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with cGMP Schedule M and applicable national semi-regulated norms Build and strengthen systems to prepare the facility for future USFDA MHRA EU readiness Lead internal audits gap assessments and drive closure of CAPA Strengthen quality culture and SOP adherence across departments C People Leadership Lead mentor and manage a workforce of 700 employees across the plant Drive performance discipline skill development and cross-functional collaboration Build a strong leadership pipeline and enhance team capabilities D Plant Expansion Projects Lead brownfield greenfield plant expansion projects in line with growth plans Oversee installation qualification and validation of new equipment utilities Ensure timely execution of all project deliverables along with engineering corporate teams E Safety Quality Compliance Ensure adherence to EHS norms and promote a zero-incident work environment Oversee deviation management CAPA change control and compliance improvements Strengthen systems to make the plant audit-ready at all times F Cost Productivity Management Drive operational excellence efficiency improvement and cost-optimization initiatives Monitor OEE wastage levels and resource utilization 3 Required Qualifications Experience B Pharm M Pharm mandatory 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing Minimum 5 years as Plant Head or senior operations leader reporting to Director Leadership Must come from regulated-market plants USFDA EU MHRA exposure is essential Strong experience in managing large plants 700 workforce Prior experience in plant expansion brownfield or greenfield is preferred 4 Key Competencies Strong leadership and people-management skills Deep understanding of OSD manufacturing and Quality Systems Experience in regulatory audit handling and enhancing compliance culture Decision-making ability and operational problem-solving skills Capability to lead multiple functions and drive high performance 5 Compensation Benefits Up to 35 LPA Max CTC based on experience and suitability Fully Furnished Flat for Family Relocation provided by the company Interested candidate can share cv at (phone hidden) Job Type Full-time Pay 2 800 000 00 - 3 100 000 00 per year Perks Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Plant Head (Maharashtra)
🏢 GlocalRise HR
📍 Maharashtra