Plant head - operations (injectable)

<p> Job Purpose </p> <p> Lead and manage overall site operations for the Injectable Manufacturing Facility, ensuring excellence in Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse, PPIC, Engineering, Compliance, Quality, Safety, and Business Performance. </p> <p> Key Responsibilities Drive overall plant performance and ensure achievement of production, quality, compliance, delivery, and business targets. Oversee Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse, PPIC (Production Planning &amp; Inventory Control), and Engineering operations. Ensure effective production planning, material availability, inventory optimization, and on-time customer deliveries. Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient site operations and optimum resource utilization. Coordinate with Project Management teams on plant expansion, technology upgrades, and critical projects. Collaborate with R&amp; D for technology transfer, scale-up, validation, and commercialization activities. Ensure compliance with c GMP requirements and maintain audit readiness for global regulatory agencies, including USFDA. Lead client visits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. Work closely with QA, QC, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. Manage budgets, operational costs, and capital expenditure plans. Drive continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, cost optimization, and operational excellence initiatives. Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability, compliance, quality, and safety. </p><p> Qualifications &amp; Experience Bachelor's/Master's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, or related discipline. 20+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with significant exposure to Sterile/Injectable Operations. Proven experience in leading large-scale manufacturing facilities with responsibility for end-to-end plant operations. Strong exposure to global regulatory audits, including USFDA, MHRA, EU GMP, and other international agencies. </p><p> Key Competencies Plant Leadership Injectable Manufacturing Operations PPIC &amp; Supply Chain Management Regulatory Compliance Project Management Strategic Planning Budget &amp; Resource Management Stakeholder Management Team Development &amp; Leadership </p> <p></p> <p></p>