Head Operations

Cadchem; Dera Bassi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadchem in Dera Bassi, Punjab, seeks a leader for plant operations management. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily API production, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like cGMP and USFDA, and optimizing production processes for efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate will drive profitability through effective cost management and team leadership, fostering a high-performance culture. Strong strategic planning skills are essential for aligning plant operations with company growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations of API production units.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, USFDA, WHO, EDQM.
• Improve batch cycle time, yield, and productivity.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure plant safety and statutory compliance.
• Manage plant budget, cost control, and P&L aspects.
• Lead and manage production teams and shift in-charges.
• Develop long-term operational strategies.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations Management

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations of API production units
• Ensure achievement of production targets with optimum resource utilization
• Monitor process efficiency, yields, and downtime reduction
• Implement continuous improvement

2. Regulatory & Compliance (cGMP)

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, USFDA, WHO, EDQM
• Lead audits (internal, external, regulatory)
• Maintain strong Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Ensure proper documentation (BMR, BPR, SOPs)

3. Production & Process Optimization

• Improve batch cycle time, yield, and productivity
• Troubleshoot process deviations and failures
• Coordinate with R&D / Tech Transfer for scale-up activities
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • Engineering & Maintenance
  • Supply Chain & Warehouse
• Ensure smooth production planning & material availability

5. Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)

• Ensure plant safety and statutory compliance
• Implement zero-incident safety culture
• Monitor hazardous chemical handling & waste disposal

6. Financial & Cost Management

• Manage plant budget, cost control, and P&L aspects
• Optimize manpower, utilities, and raw material usage
• Drive profitability through operational efficiency

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and manage production teams, shift in-charges, and managers
• Develop manpower through training and performance management
• Build high-performance culture and accountability

8. Strategic Planning

• Develop long-term operational strategies
• Support capacity expansion and new projects
• Align plant operations with company growth plans