Position: Plant Head

Location: Vapi

Experience: 15 - 18 Years

Industries: Pharma

Responsibilities

- Define and execute the overall operations strategy covering Production, Warehouse, Engineering Maintenance, Utilities, HSE, and Administration.
- Drive operational readiness for regulated markets through robust GMP practices, documentation discipline, and cross-functional alignment with QA/QC.
- Lead capacity planning, productivity improvement, and cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety, quality, or compliance
- Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) Partner with QA/QC, Regulatory, and RD to ensure seamless technology transfer, scale-up, and compliant commercialization.
- Establish and track plant-level KPIs for delivery, cost, safety, sustainability, and people development.
- Ensure achievement of production plans in line with quality, safety, and delivery targets Oversee process optimization, yield improement, cycle-time reduction, and waste minimization.
- Ensure compliant receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of materials as per GMP and EHS norms Drive inventory optimization, traceability, and on-time dispatch performance.
- Ensure high equipment availability through preventive and predictive maintenance Lead equipment qualification, capacity expansion, and technology upgrades.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of utilities (power, steam, water systems, HVAC, effluent treatment) with statutory compliance. Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
- Own plant safety culture, statutory compliance, risk assessments, and incident management Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, waste management, and occupational health standards.
- Oversee facility management, security, statutory compliances,



and administrative servicesEnsure smooth coordination with corporate functions for people, finance, IT, and procurement.
- Core Performance Dimensions KPIs
- Production plan adherence. Target vs Actual Throughput, yield improvement, and cycle-time reduction.
- Conversion cost per kg / unit OEE improvement and reduction in breakdown hours scores.
- Zero fatality / LTIFR / recordable incidents Compliance with environmental norms and audit outcomes.
- Audit outcomes related to production, warehouse, engineering, and utilities Timely closure of deviations, change controls, and CAPAs within operations.
- Attrition of critical roles, training coverage, and competency development.Implementation of CI projects and team engagement;scores.
- Solid understanding of GMP operations, plant compliance, and regulatory expectations for API manufacturing Expertise in production planning, process optimization, and scale up.
- Knowledge of utilities, ETP, HVAC, equipment qualification, and maintenance systems.
- Working knowledge of HSE regulations, statutory compliances, and environmental norms.
- Proficiency in Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability across functions.
- Systems thinking and structured problem-solving.
- Decisiveness under pressure and high ownership mindset.
- Stakeholder influence and cross-functional collaboration.
- Change leadership and continuous improvement orientation.

Required Skills
- Quality Assurance Quality Control
- Regulatory Affairs
- RD / Technology Transfer
- Supply Chain, Procurement Planning
- HR, Finance, IT, and Corporate Leadership
- Regulatory Authorities and Inspectors
- Equipment Utility Vendors
- Logistics Partners and Warehousing Service Providers
- Local Statutory and Environmental Authorities

Required Qualification

Required Qualification: B.E/B.Tech - Chemical/Mechanical

Key Skills

- Head
- Operations

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