The Head of Manufacturing is responsible for leading, strategizing, and overseeing the end-to-end production operations across its automated manufacturing facilities. The position ensures maximum operational efficiency, stringent regulatory compliance (Ayush, FDA, WHO-GMP), cost optimization, and seamless scale-up of new high-speed automated production lines. 1. Production & Operational Excellence
• Drive Output: Oversee daily production schedules across OTC, Women's Hygiene, and beverage plants to meet market demands.
• Automation Management: Manage high-speed, fully automated manufacturing and packaging machinery (e.g., automated liquid filling, diaper/sanitary pad machines).
• Lean Implementation: Deploy Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to minimize downtime and eliminate waste.
• Capacity Expansion: Lead execution and commissioning for new facility setups and line capacity expansions. 2. Quality, Compliance & Safety
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with WHO-GMP, ISO 9001, HACCP, Ayush department norms, and local pollution control laws.
• Quality Assurance: Partner with the Quality Control (QC) team to eliminate batch failures, minimize market complaints, and oversee raw material validation in SAP.
• EHS Leadership: Enforce strict Workplace, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols to achieve a zero-accident workplace standard.



3. Cost Control & Supply Chain Integration
• Budget Accountability: Control the plant operating budget (OPEX/CAPEX) and reduce the cost of production.
• Material Management: Sync closely with procurement and corporate supply chain teams to maintain optimal raw/packing material levels and reduce variances. 4. Team Leadership & Development
• Workforce Management: Direct a large cross-functional team across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality assurance.
• Skill Building: Up-skill shop-floor technicians and operators regarding safety guidelines and advanced machinery handling. Candidate Profile & Requirements
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Education:
B.
E. in Mechanical, or B.
Pharm
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Experience:
15 years of experience in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Hygiene (Sanitary/Diaper) industries in handling overall plant operations. Technical

Skills:
• In-depth understanding of automated machinery calibration, PLC systems, and packaging lines.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP (Production Planning & Quality Management modules).
• Sound knowledge of Ayurvedic/Pharma regulatory frameworks and GMP documentation standards. Soft

Skills:
Exceptional leadership capability, strong negotiation tactics, problem-solving mindsets, and cross-departmental coordination

📌 Head of Manufacturing (Chennai)
🏢 Amor Management Consultants
📍 Chennai