AVP VP Plant Head Bharuch OSD Formulation (Des Job/ 29)
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Job Description
Hi,
Job opening for Plant Head position with Major Pharma Company at Bharuch Gujarat, below is the JD if interested please reply.
Plant Head – Operations (AVP / VP)
Major topmost Pharma Co – US FDA Approved Plant (Bharuch)
Spearhead operations at one of the largest US FDA–approved plants, overseeing a workforce of ~1,100 employees (approx. 600 on-roll and 500 contractual).
End-to-end leadership across key functions: Operations, HR, IT, Purchase, and Commercial.
Accountable for regulatory compliance, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization to meet stringent US FDA standards.
- Role Overview
The Plant Head will provide strategic and operational leadership for Ajanta Pharma’s largest US FDA–approved plant. This role carries full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing operations and all enabling functions—including HR, IT, Purchase, and Commercial—while ensuring compliance with stringent US FDA and global regulatory standards.
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the plant’s operational strategy in alignment with corporate goals and global regulatory requirements.
Operational Excellence: Drive productivity, quality, and cost optimization across manufacturing, utilities, and support functions.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure continual readiness for US FDA, WHO, and other international audits; implement best-in-class quality and safety standards.
People Management: Lead a workforce of approximately 1,100 employees (around 600 on-roll and 500 contractual), fostering a culture of performance, safety, and engagement.
Cross-functional Oversight: Provide leadership for HR, IT, Purchase, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless plant operations.
Financial Management: Oversee plant budgets (approx. ₹90 lakh annually) and ensure cost efficiency while meeting production targets.
Continuous Improvement: Champion lean manufacturing, automation, and process enhancements to sustain competitive advantage.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, vendors, and external partners.
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Qualifications & Experience
Education: Graduate/Post-graduate in Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline; MBA/PGDM preferred.
Experience: 18+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in a US FDA-approved facility.
Proven track record in large-scale plant management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership.
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Key Competencies
Strong strategic and operational planning abilities
Deep understanding of US FDA and global regulatory standards
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Financial and commercial acumen
Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and safety
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Reporting To: President – Operations / Senior Leadership Team
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Financial Management: Oversee plant budgets (approx. ₹90 lakh annually) and ensure cost efficiency while meeting production targets.
Continuous Improvement: Champion lean manufacturing, automation, and process enhancements to sustain competitive advantage.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, vendors, and external partners.
Education: Graduate/Post-graduate in Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline; MBA/PGDM preferred.
Experience: 18+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in a US FDA-approved facility.
Proven track record in large-scale plant management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Financial and commercial acumen
Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and safety
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Reporting To: President – Operations / Senior Leadership Team
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Key Competencies
Strong strategic and operational planning abilities
Deep understanding of US FDA and global regulatory standards
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