Plant Head

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Head – Medical Devices Manufacturing Location: Gurgaon Department: Operations / Manufacturing Reporting To: Director – Operations / Managing Director Experience Required: 7 –10 years (Minimum 2 years in leadership role within a medical devices or regulated manufacturing setup) Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Plant Head to lead and manage our medical devices manufacturing facility . This role demands complete ownership of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain coordination, EHS compliance, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing regulated manufacturing environments and driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: 1. Plant & Production Management Oversee daily plant operations to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant manufacturing of medical devices. Plan and monitor production schedules, optimize manpower and equipment utilization. Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs. 2. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards including ISO 13485, US FDA, CE, GMP, and other relevant norms. Coordinate with the QA/QC team to support audits and compliance documentation. Champion the culture of quality across all plant functions. 3. People Management Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team of production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse personnel. Drive employee engagement, skill development, and performance evaluation. Foster a culture of safety, discipline, and accountability. 4. Maintenance & Asset Management Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of plant machinery and infrastructure. Oversee installation and validation of new equipment as per production requirements. 5. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams for raw material planning and inventory control. Ensure minimal downtime and efficient inventory turnover. 6. Strategic Planning & Reporting Develop and manage annual plant budgets and cost optimization plans. Generate regular MIS reports for management on production, efficiency, downtime, and cost metrics. 7. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Implement and monitor plant safety protocols, emergency response plans, and environmental compliance. Conduct regular safety drills, audits, and trainings. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering (Master’s preferred). Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a senior plant management role in medical devices, pharma, or other regulated industry. Strong understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, and other regulatory frameworks. Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and automation. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. What We Offer: Opportunity to lead a state-of-the-art medical device manufacturing facility. A dynamic work environment focused on innovation and quality. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a fast-growing healthcare company.