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. 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 recent facility setups and line capacity expansions.
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.
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.
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 .

Education: B.E. in Mechanical, or B.Experience: 15 years of experience in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Hygiene (Sanitary/Diaper) industries in handling overall plant operations.
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.

📌 Production Planning Manager (Manufacturing) (Chennai)
🏢 Amor Management Consultants
📍 Chennai