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