Plant Head

• Production & 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.