Plant Head

Care Group; Padra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Group in Padra is searching for a leadership expert to drive operational excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves overseeing end-to-end operations, scaling capabilities, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in sterile operations, a strong background in digital transformation, and proven leadership in quality management. The company offers an opportunity to manage a vertically integrated production line within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with 5-7 years in leadership roles.
• Extensive experience with sterile/aseptic operations.
• Deep understanding of GMP, aseptic processing, and sterility assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations across all sterile/aseptic product lines.
• Drive Industry 4.0 transformation: automation, IoT, data analytics.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain the highest quality standards.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Digital transformation

Automation

Job description

About Company

Care Group (Est. 1987) is a global leader in ophthalmology, specialized in a strategic portfolio of parenteral and topical formulations. Our cGMP‑compliant hub in Dabhasa (Padra) features advanced suites dedicated to both terminally sterilized and aseptically processed parenteral.

With a 900‑strong workforce, we are seeking a leadership expert to drive operational excellence across our vertically integrated production lines. This is a promoter‑led organization offering the autonomy to manage large‑scale industrial capacity within a high‑synergy, collaborative culture.

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive operational excellence, scale manufacturing capabilities, and achieve global competitiveness while ensuring compliance with CDSCO, EMA, and EU MDR requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end manufacturing operations across all sterile/aseptic product lines
• Scale production capacity to support 2X revenue growth through CMO partnerships and captive expansion
• Drive Industry 4.0 transformation: automation, IoT, MES, data analytics, and AI‑driven optimization
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain the highest quality standards
• Manage CDSCO, EMA, EU MDR, and international regulatory audits with zero critical observations
• Lead capacity expansion, technology transfers, and new product introductions
• Develop and manage CMO relationships while optimizing captive production capabilities
• Support export market expansion through compliance excellence and production scalability
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and develop high‑performing production teams across multiple shifts
• Establish competitive benchmarking systems and drive market leadership in quality and efficiency

Required Experience & Skills

Manufacturing Expertise

• 12‑18 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with 5‑7 years in leadership roles
• Extensive experience with sterile/aseptic operations (PFS, vials, LVP, SVP)
• Track record with ophthalmic or injectable product manufacturing
• Experience with CMO operations and capacity scaling strategies
• Preferred: Experience with top‑tier companies

Industry 4.0 & Technology

• Proven experience leading digital transformation in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Expertise in automation, MES, SCADA, IoT, data analytics, and AI/ML applications

Regulatory Compliance

• Extensive CDSCO inspection and compliance experience (Schedule M requirements)
• Strong track record with FDA inspections and surveillance audits
• In‑depth experience with CE marking, PMA/MAA, and Notified Body audits

Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of GMP, aseptic processing, and sterility assurance
• Knowledge of validation protocols, process validation, and risk management (FMEA, HACCP)
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and change management capabilities