Plant operation head

13 hours ago

Kolkata, West Bengal, India Menschen Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000 per year

Job Title:
Plant Head –

Reporting To:
Director – Manufacturing

Function:
Plant Operations

Education:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, or Production Engineering; MBA (preferred)

Experience:
Minimum 20 years in FMCG manufacturing, with 10+ years in plant leadership roles. Must have handled operations for cosmetics and personal hygiene products such as creams, lotions, body washes and other formulations.

Role Overview:

The Plant Head will lead the full spectrum of manufacturing operations for cosmetics and personal hygiene products such as creams, lotions, body washes and other formulations. The role entails ownership of production, quality, regulatory compliance, engineering, EHS, and workforce management, aligned with both Egyptian local regulations and international cosmetic GMP standards (e.g., ISO 22716, FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation)

Core Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Operations

  • Drive daily production to meet planned volumes, efficiency, and quality KPIs.
  • Ensure adherence to GMP, ISO cosmetic GMP), and other hygiene-specific protocols.
  • Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma) across departments.

2. Quality, Hygiene & Regulatory

  • Ensure zero-compromise hygiene standards in line with MOHP (Ministry of Health and Population), CAPMAS, and relevant EU/international regulations.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams for product certifications and inspections.
  • Manage customer and regulatory audits with full traceability and documentation readiness.

3. Engineering & Maintenance

  • Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for high-speed filling, labeling, and packing lines.
  • Ensure uninterrupted utility services (compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, clean rooms).
  • Lead initiatives for automation, energy savings, and digital transformation.

4. Supply Chain Coordination

  • Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, and Logistics for seamless RM/PM availability and dispatch planning.
  • Monitor warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and FIFO management.
  • Ensure optimal coordination for exports/imports (customs, port handling).

5. EHS & Statutory Compliance

  • Ensure plant safety policies are aligned with Egyptian Labor Law and OSHA-Egypt guidelines.
  • Conduct periodic safety drills, risk assessments, and training programs.
  • Ensure waste disposal and effluent treatment meet EEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency) norms.

6. People Management

  • Lead and develop a diverse workforce including Egyptian workers, shift supervisors, and expats.
  • Implement structured skill development, performance tracking, and succession planning.
  • Foster an accountable, collaborative, and compliant work culture.

7. Cost & KPI Management

  • Own plant-level P&L including energy, manpower, maintenance, and wastage cost control.
  • Monitor KPIs: OEE, Yield, Downtime, Scrap %, OTIF, Safety Incidents, Absenteeism.
  • Drive continuous cost improvement projects without compromising product standards.

8. Project Execution

  • Support new product introduction (NPI) and plant expansion projects.
  • Ensure equipment installation and validation is completed per regulatory and operational timelines.

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