Head of Operations

Job Description

Who You AreAn operations professional with deep production experience and a clear understanding of end-to-end manufacturing dynamics. Over the years, you've transitioned from the shop floor to a broader leadership role, bringing a steady mix of technical insight, sound judgment, and a practical approach to solving challenges. You’re comfortable working with limited instruction, focused on outcomes, and committed to building efficient, compliant, and scalable systems. How You ContributeLead end-to-end site operations towards unified business and regulatory goalsEstablish site standards that elevate productivity, compliance, and efficiency beyond baseline—targeting 2x performance where capacity, capability, and cost are optimized togetherEnsure sustained readiness for global regulatory inspections including USFDA, EU, MHRA, ANVISA and others through rigorous adherence to cGMP and quality systemsDrive continuous process improvements to enhance yield, reduce cycle timesOversee execution of exhibit, validation, and commercial batches with strong coordination across tech transfer, QA, QC, and regulatory teamsBuild a culture of operational discipline, data-driven decision making, and timely deviation/CAPA closureExecute capacity planning and debottlenecking strategies with measurable impact on productivity and cost per unitStrengthen compliance culture through proactive shopfloor presence, documentation rigor, and team capability developmentChampion automation, loss-tree analysis, and plant-wide initiatives to align with long-term strategic growth goalsCollaborate closely with leadership to align site performance with business objectives, customer expectations, and future capacity roadmap What You Bring to the Team18–20 years of deep-rooted experience in manufacturing operations, progressively evolving into a strategic plant leaderStrong command over solid dosage production processes with hands-on clarity across equipment, documentation, and shift operationsPrecision in production planning and cross-functional alignment, ensuring schedules run tight and projects close on timeFamiliarity with site readiness frameworks for regulatory audits and always audit-ready in documentation and cultureTrack record of leading teams through performance pivots—scaling delivery, improving quality index, and embedding ownership mindsetsA calm operator in high-stakes moments—navigating plant challenges with judgment, speed, and long-range thinkingA rare blend of technical depth, operational sharpness, and quiet leadership that owns execution end-to-end.