Plant Head / Factory Head

Job Title: Plant Head Herbal Manufacturing

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Job Summary:

Plant Head

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Production Management

• Manage overall plant activities including manufacturing, packaging, engineering, and maintenance.
  
• Develop and implement monthly and annual production plans ensuring timely delivery and adherence to targets.
  
• Achieve production goals with zero quality deviations and full cGMP compliance.
  
• Monitor and ensure efficient consumption of raw materials and packing materials with optimal yield.
  

Planning & Resource Optimization

• Lead planning of materials, manpower, and machinery based on monthly production schedules.
  
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant resources including men, machines, and materials to enhance productivity.
  
• Project quarterly manpower requirements and coordinate with HR for timely recruitment.
  

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, safety norms, and regulatory guidelines.
  
• Ensure in-process QC checks and quality assurance procedures are strictly followed.
  
• Prepare the plant for audits by local and international regulatory bodies.
  

Documentation & Approvals

• Review and approve SOPs, BMRs, qualification protocols, and production-related documentation.
  
• Oversee preparation and approval of reports such as MMRs, MPRs, and Stability Reports.
  

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and process efficiency.
  
• Control WIP, wastage, downtime, and overheads to meet budgeted costs.
  

Team Management & Development

• Allocate tasks to team members and ensure adequate supervision for achieving targets.
  
• Foster training and development programs for production staff and operators.
  
• Maintain high team morale and implement performance tracking systems.
  

Cross-functional Coordination

• Liaise with Purchase, QA, R&D, Engineering, HR, and other relevant departments for seamless operations.
  
• Ensure timely communication and resolution of interdepartmental issues.
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production and performance reports.
  
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement corrective/preventive measures.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Achievement of production targets – monthly & annually
  
• Final yield vs. raw material consumption
  
• Plant downtime and maintenance efficiency
  
• Cost per unit and overall cost control
  
• Compliance score in internal and external audits
  
• Interdepartmental coordination and workflow efficiency
  
• Manpower utilization and employee productivity
  

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
  
• Deep understanding of herbal/Ayurvedic manufacturing processes
  
• Excellent planning, organizing, and analytical skills
  
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (GMP, ISO, etc.)
  
• Proficiency in production MIS and ERP systems
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  

Remuneration:

[As per industry standards / Negotiable based on experience]