Plant Head

Job Title: Plant Head Herbal Manufacturing

Department: Plant Operations

Reporting to: Director Operations / Managing Director

Industry: Herbal / Ayurvedic / Natural Products Manufacturing

Experience Required: 12+ years (including minimum 5 years in a leadership role in herbal or pharma manufacturing)

Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc / B.Tech / MBA (Operations) – Preferred background in Herbal / Ayurveda / Pharma

Job Summary:

As the Plant Head, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving all operations at the manufacturing plant to meet the strategic objectives of the company. You will lead functions including Production, Packing, Engineering, Quality, HSE, HR, and General Administration while ensuring timely production, compliance with cGMP, cost-efficiency, safety, and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Production Management

• Manage overall plant activities including manufacturing, packaging, engineering, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement monthly and annual production plans ensuring timely delivery and adherence to targets.
• Achieve production goals with zero quality deviations and full cGMP compliance.
• Monitor and ensure efficient consumption of raw materials and packing materials with optimal yield.

Planning & Resource Optimization

• Lead planning of materials, manpower, and machinery based on monthly production schedules.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant resources including men, machines, and materials to enhance productivity.
• Project quarterly manpower requirements and coordinate with HR for timely recruitment.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, safety norms, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure in-process QC checks and quality assurance procedures are strictly followed.
• Prepare the plant for audits by local and international regulatory bodies.

Documentation & Approvals

• Review and approve SOPs, BMRs, qualification protocols, and production-related documentation.
• Oversee preparation and approval of reports such as MMRs, MPRs, and Stability Reports.

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and process efficiency.
• Control WIP, wastage, downtime, and overheads to meet budgeted costs.

Team Management & Development

• Allocate tasks to team members and ensure adequate supervision for achieving targets.
• Foster training and development programs for production staff and operators.
• Maintain high team morale and implement performance tracking systems.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Liaise with Purchase, QA, R&D, Engineering, HR, and other relevant departments for seamless operations.
• Ensure timely communication and resolution of interdepartmental issues.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production and performance reports.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement corrective/preventive measures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Achievement of production targets – monthly & annually
• Final yield vs. raw material consumption
• Plant downtime and maintenance efficiency
• Cost per unit and overall cost control
• Compliance score in internal and external audits
• Interdepartmental coordination and workflow efficiency
• Manpower utilization and employee productivity

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Deep understanding of herbal/Ayurvedic manufacturing processes
• Excellent planning, organizing, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (GMP, ISO, etc.)
• Proficiency in production MIS and ERP systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Remuneration:

[As per industry standards / Negotiable based on experience]