Head Production OperationsLocation: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Industry: Agri Inputs | Biological Products | Fermentation-Based Manufacturing | Sustainable Agricultural Solutions Experience: 15–20+ Years Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioprocess Technology or related disciplineAbout the OrganizationOur client is a long-established and professionally managed organization engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of sustainable agricultural inputs and biological solutions.The organization has a strong manufacturing and R&D; orientation, serving domestic and international markets with products supporting plant nutrition, crop productivity, pest and disease management, and sustainable farming.Position OverviewWe are seeking an accomplished Head – Production Operations to provide leadership to manufacturing operations across multiple plant locations.The incumbent will be responsible for production planning and execution, fermentation-based manufacturing, capacity utilization, process optimization, quality, cost, productivity, plant coordination, people leadership and continuous improvement.A critical requirement of the role is demonstrated experience in Greenfield manufacturing projects, including project planning, plant setup, equipment selection and installation, commissioning, process stabilization and successful transition to commercial production.Key Responsibilities1. Multi-Location Production OperationsLead and oversee production operations across multiple manufacturing locations.Establish common production standards, operating systems, KPIs and review mechanisms across plants.Ensure achievement of production targets relating to volume, quality, cost, delivery and productivity.Review plant-wise capacity utilization, bottlenecks, manpower productivity and operating performance.Coordinate with individual Plant/Production Heads and provide operational leadership and technical guidance.2.



Fermentation & Bioprocess ManufacturingProvide technical leadership for fermentation-based manufacturing operations.Oversee upstream and downstream processes, fermentation, recovery, formulation and related production activities.Ensure consistency of critical process parameters, yield, batch quality and process reliability.Troubleshoot process deviations and drive corrective and preventive actions.3. Production Planning & Capacity ManagementTranslate business forecasts into production and capacity plans.Optimize capacity utilization across different manufacturing locations.Coordinate production schedules with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality and R&D.Ensure; availability of manpower, materials, utilities and equipment to meet production commitments.4. Greenfield Project Implementation & ExecutionLead or play a key role in Greenfield manufacturing projects from concept to commercial production.Participate in project feasibility, capacity planning and plant layout development.Support technology selection, equipment specifications and vendor evaluation.Coordinate machinery procurement, installation and commissioning.Monitor project timelines, budgets, contractors and implementation milestones.Lead trial production, process validation, scale-up and stabilization.Ensure smooth transition from project/commissioning stage to regular commercial operations.5. Productivity & Process OptimizationDrive continuous improvement in:Production yieldManpower productivityEquipment efficiencyIdentify production bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective measures.6.



Plant Engineering & Maintenance CoordinationEnsure optimum availability and reliability of critical production equipment and utilities.Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance planning.Participate in equipment upgrades, automation and capacity enhancement projects.Ensure critical equipment and utilities support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.7. Cost & Budget ManagementPrepare and monitor production budgets.Control manufacturing costs relating to raw materials, utilities, manpower, maintenance and wastage.Drive cost-reduction projects without compromising product quality or safety.Monitor plant-wise manufacturing cost and productivity indicators.8. People & LeadershipLead Plant Heads, Production Managers and manufacturing teams across locations.Build technical and managerial capability within the production organization.Establish accountability through measurable KPIs.Develop second-line leadership and succession plans for critical production positions.Desired Candidate Profile15–20+ years of manufacturing experience, with substantial leadership exposure in fermentation, biotechnology, biological products or related process manufacturing.Demonstrated experience managingmultiple manufacturing plants/locations .Strong knowledge ofupstream and downstream fermentation processes .Proven experience in production scale-up and process optimization.Hands-on exposure toGreenfield plant/project implementation and commissioning .Experience in equipment selection, installation, trials and production stabilization.Robust understanding of GMP, quality systems, EHS and regulatory compliance.Proven ability to lead large technical and production teams.Strong commercial understanding of manufacturing cost, productivity and capacity utilization.Key Leadership CompetenciesMulti-Plant Operations | Fermentation Technology | Greenfield Projects | Production Scale-Up | Operational Excellence | Cost Optimization | Quality & GMP | Project Execution | Team Leadership | Cross-Functional Management

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