Plant Head / Factory Head

Position: Plant Head / Factory Head

Industry: Surgical Disposable Tubing (Medical Devices) Mandatory

Role Objective

To lead and manage the overall plant operations for surgical disposable tubing manufacturing, ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, cost control, safety, and timely delivery as per customer requirements. The Plant Head will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional departments including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, HR, and regulatory compliance.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Operations Management

· Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities for medical/surgical disposable tubing.

· Achieve production targets as per business plan while maintaining product quality and cost efficiency.

· Ensure optimum utilization of men, machines, and materials.

· Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen practices for continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure manufacturing as per ISO 13485, GMP, and Medical Device Regulations (MDR).

· Oversee in-process and final quality checks for tubing (IV sets, BT sets, extension lines, catheters, etc.).

· Coordinate with QA/QC teams for documentation, certifications, and audits.

· Liaise with regulatory bodies (CDSCO, CE, FDA if export-oriented).

Maintenance & Utilities

· Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of extrusion lines, injection molding machines, assembly & packaging machines.

· Oversee maintenance of cleanroom (HVAC, AHU), water systems, ETP/STP, and electrical systems.

Manpower & Team Development

· Lead a team of supervisors, engineers, operators, and support staff.

· Plan manpower deployment for shifts (day/night).

· Conduct training programs for operators on GMP, hygiene, machine operation, and safety.

· Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and productivity.

Cost & Inventory Control

· Control production costs by reducing wastage, downtime, and energy consumption.

· Ensure efficient inventory management of raw materials (PVC, DEHP-free materials, connectors, packaging).

· Coordinate with purchase and stores for uninterrupted material flow.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

· Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and statutory norms.

· Implement safety drills, PPE usage, and occupational health programs.

· Monitor waste disposal and compliance with pollution control norms.

Reporting & Coordination

· Provide daily/weekly/monthly reports on production, quality, and efficiency to management.

· Coordinate with Sales/Dispatch for on-time order fulfillment.

· Support management in strategic decisions for capacity expansion, technology upgradation, and new product introduction.

Key Skills & Competencies

· Strong knowledge of extrusion, injection molding, assembly, and cleanroom operations.

· Hands-on experience in medical device manufacturing.

· Good understanding of ISO 13485, CE, and FDA regulations.

· Strong leadership and people management skills.

· Analytical ability for production planning, costing, and efficiency improvement.

· Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical, Polymer, Plastic Technology, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience: 12–20 years in manufacturing, with at least 5+ years in plant/factory head role in medical devices / disposable tubing / pharma packaging industry.

Preferred: Exposure to international regulatory audits and sterile/disposable product manufacturing.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Achievement of monthly production & dispatch targets.

· Reduction in rejection/rework % and wastage.

· Compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, and audit performance.

· Reduction in machine downtime.

· Employee retention and skill development.

· Overall plant cost efficiency (cost per unit produced).

Location: IMT, Faridabad

Mandatory: Dealt with IV Canula sets, Blood bags, Urine Bags, Three way stop cock, Yankur sets, Skin Stapler etc

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹17,535.73 - ₹76,369.87 per month