Job Description - Plant Head (Medical Equipment Manufacturing)

Position

Plant Head

Department

Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting To

Managing Director / Chief Operating Officer

Location

Manufacturing Plant

Job Summary

The Plant Head is responsible for leading the overall manufacturing operations of a medical equipment manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements while achieving production, cost, delivery, safety, and profitability objectives. The role involves managing precision machining, fabrication, finishing, assembly, quality assurance, maintenance, and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, including:
- Swiss CNC Machining
- VMC Machining
- CNC Turning
- Wire Cut EDM
- Spark EDM
- TIG/Laser Welding
- Passivation and Surface Finishing
- Assembly and Packaging
- Ensure optimum machine utilization and production efficiency.
- Develop production plans to meet customer delivery schedules.




- Improve productivity through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and implement corrective actions.

Production Planning & Control
- Coordinate with planning, procurement, and stores to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Optimize manpower allocation and machine scheduling.
- Ensure adherence to production targets and on-time delivery.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- ISO
- FDA/QMS requirements (where applicable)
- Drive CAPA, NCR, Root Cause Analysis, and Risk Management activities.
- Ensure process validation and equipment qualification.
- Maintain complete production documentation and traceability.

Engineering & Process Improvement
- Develop robust machining and manufacturing processes.
- Reduce cycle time and manufacturing costs.
- Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
- Lead current product industrialization and process validation.
- Implement automation w

📌 Plant Head (Kancheepuram)
🏢 GESCO Healthcare Private
📍 Kancheepuram