Head of Operations

Industry: Pharmaceutical Process Equipment

Department: Operations

Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO

Role Summary

We are looking for a technically strong Head of Operations with extensive experience in pharmaceutical process equipment manufacturing. The candidate should have strong knowledge of equipment working principles, FAT, manufacturing operations, quality and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead overall manufacturing and operational activities for pharmaceutical process equipment.
- Possess thorough technical knowledge of process equipment, its functionality and working principles.
- Lead and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and ensure equipment meets approved technical specifications and customer requirements.
- Review URS, P&IDs;, GA drawings, technical specifications and FAT documentation.
- Troubleshoot technical and equipment performance issues.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchase and Project teams.
- Ensure projects are completed within agreed quality, cost and delivery timelines.




- Ensure compliance with applicable GMP/cGMP and quality requirements.
- Handle customer technical discussions, FAT observations and project-related escalations.
- Drive productivity, quality improvement and operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Process Engineering.

Experience: 5-7 years, preferably in pharmaceutical process equipment manufacturing.

- Strong hands-on experience in FAT and equipment troubleshooting.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment such as reactors, vessels, mixing systems, CIP/SIP systems, filtration systems, pumps, valves, piping and process skids.
- Robust leadership, technical problem-solving and project management skills.

Key Skills: Pharmaceutical Process Equipment | FAT | Equipment Troubleshooting | GMP/cGMP | P&ID; | Manufacturing Operations | Project Management | Team Leadership

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