ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning and Execution
• Convert demand forecasts and dispatch schedules from head office into SKU-wise monthly,
weekly and daily production plans.
• Ensure finished goods reach depots on time and in full, in coordination with sales and
logistics.
• Review production, packing, inventory and dispatch daily and resolve gaps the same day.
• Optimise machine, line and manpower utilisation across liquid, lozenge, powder and
capsule operations.
Operations Budget Planning and Cost Control
• Own the plant budget; track power, fuel, water, manpower, overtime, maintenance and
administrative costs against plan, and explain deviations to corporate Operations and
Finance.
• Separate value-adding from non-value-adding costs and eliminate the latter.
• Drive yield improvement, wastage reduction and OEE above 80%.
• Be accountable for all plant expenses and keep them within budget.
Process Improvement
• Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives with an annual improvement plan.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and breakdown downtime is
minimised.
• Facilitate collaboration among functional managers to identify and execute process
optimisation opportunities.
Quality and Regulatory Management
• Build a quality and GMP culture on the shop floor; supervise in-process and final quality
checks along with the QC and QA teams.
• Ensure all inward RM, PM and consumables are inspected and non-conforming material is
rejected or returned.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for deviations,



rejections and market complaints.
• Maintain statutory licences and approvals (Drug, Food, Factory Act, Fire, Pollution Control)
and handle inspections and audits.
• Maintain and renew certifications (ISO, ZED, Halal, Vegan, Kosher, Organic, MSME and
others as required) and implement QMS and ISO standards.
Management of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
• Standardise and enforce safety, health and environmental procedures across the plant.
• Monitor ETP and utilities, and keep the plant audit-ready for statutory and regulatory
authorities.
• Track and reduce accident frequency; conduct regular safety drills, training and EHS
meetings.
Procurement, Vendor Management and Inventory Control
• Plan RM and PM requirements from batch-wise production plans; oversee quotations,
purchase orders and supplier follow-up.
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• Develop and evaluate alternative vendors for materials, transport and machinery
maintenance; negotiate for least-cost, quality-assured supply.
• Fix inventory norms (minimum, maximum, re-order levels) with the corporate team and
keep RM, WIP and FG within norms and budget.




• Ensure system stock matches physical stock; control non-moving items and scrap disposal;
ensure accurate and timely ERP and material accounting.
Manufacturing Facility Management and Current Products
• Evaluate facility, equipment and utility requirements against the business plan; identify
gaps and plan upgrades, layout improvements and capacity additions.
• Support R&D; in scale-up, trials and commercialisation of new products.
Operational Review, Reporting and Meetings
• Submit a daily factory update (attendance, production, purchase, activities, dispatch) and
weekly and monthly performance reviews.
• Present plant performance and critical issues at management review meetings.
• Use data analysis and Statistical Process Control to build meaningful MIS for decision-
making.
Team Leadership and Development
• Inspire and lead the factory team to achieve business goals and maintain high morale.
• Conduct performance appraisals with constructive feedback and growth opportunities;
identify skill gaps and successors.
• Arrange regular SOP, GMP, safety and systems training for staff and workers.
Strategic Collaboration and Technology Adoption
• Partner with sales, finance and HR to align plant plans with business needs, market
demand and talent strategy.
• Provide operational insights to the sales team to ensure product availability and efficient
delivery.
• Evaluate and pilot automation and digital tools relevant to the Ayurvedic FMCG sector.

📌 Factory Head (Kashipur)
🏢 People First Consultants
📍 Kashipur