Plant Head

Job Description:

Job Title: Plant Head

Location: Kalol, Gandhinagar
Experience: 15 to 20 years
Salary: ₹12 – ₹18 LPA (Based on experience & capability

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end plant operations including production planning, inventory control, quality assurance, engineering, and safety.

• Monitor production KPIs to ensure delivery, quality, and cost goals are consistently met.

• Drive GMP, ISO, and regulatory compliance across all departments.

• Ensure efficient resource utilization – manpower, raw materials, machinery, and utilities.

• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure effective coordination between production, QA/QC, R&D, and logistics.

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Mentor and build leadership capability within the plant team.

• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning, cost control, and capacity expansion.

Qualifications:

• Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
  (Candidates with an MBA in Operations/Management preferred)

• Experience: 15–20 years in plant operations, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role within FMCG, cosmetics, pharma, or personal care manufacturing.

• Skills: Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, regulatory standards (GMP, ISO, BIS), operational leadership, and team building.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic plant management & cost optimization

• Regulatory & statutory compliance (GMP, FDA, ISO)

• Cross-functional leadership and conflict resolution

• Manufacturing excellence (Lean, 5S, Kaizen)

• Strong decision-making and analytical ability

• Safety, hygiene, and sustainability focus

• Team motivation and performance management