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-productive 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 recent 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