Plant Head / Plant Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for overall plant operations aligned with corporate business goals.
  
• Develop and implement annual production plans and budgets to meet organizational objectives.
  
• Ensure achievement of production targets with optimal resource utilization, yield, and efficiency.
  
• Oversee day-to-day functioning of all departments Production, QA, QC, Engineering, EHS, Warehouse, HR, and Administration.
  

2. Compliance & Quality Management

• Ensure strict adherence to

  cGMP

  ,

  GLP

  ,

  GDP

  ,

  EHS

  , and all relevant regulatory requirements (USFDA, EDQM, WHO, TGA, etc.).
• Drive compliance with government and regulatory bodies such as

  CPCB, GPCB, NOC, FDA, and Pollution Control Board

  requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits; ensure timely implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
  
• Maintain and strengthen the

  Quality Management System (QMS)

  across all plant operations.

3. Production & Process Excellence

• Review and approve monthly/annual production schedules and ensure achievement of business plan targets.
  
• Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement through lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
  
• Oversee maintenance of plant equipment and ensure minimal downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance.
  
• Approve

  CAPEX/OPEX

  budgets and ensure cost-effective plant operations.

4. People Leadership & Development

• Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development.
  
• Build a strong culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across the plant.
  
• Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development for key team members.
  
• Resolve employee grievances in coordination with HR and maintain healthy industrial relations.
  

5. Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)

• Ensure the plant operates in compliance with EHS norms and statutory regulations.
  
• Monitor and improve workplace safety through training, audits, and incident investigations.
  
• Promote sustainability by reducing waste, controlling emissions, and improving energy efficiency.
  

6. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with

  corporate functions

  (QA, QC, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Projects) for smooth operations.
• Interface with

  statutory bodies

  and external agencies to ensure timely renewals, inspections, and compliance.
• Liaise with marketing, purchase, and R&D teams for new product launches, technology transfers, and production planning.
  

7. Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present monthly MIS, performance metrics, and plant P&L reports to senior management.
  
• Ensure transparent communication of operational KPIs such as yield, cost, compliance, and manpower efficiency.
  
• Lead strategic review meetings and initiate corrective actions for performance gaps.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) or M.Sc / M.Pharm (Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences)

• Experience:

  2025 years in

  API / Bulk Drug manufacturing

  , with at least 6–8 years in a senior leadership or plant head role.

• Regulatory Exposure:

  Experience with

  USFDA / EDQM / WHO-GMP / TGA

  approved facilities.