Plant Head- Pharma Co- (Semi-Solid, Liquid), Bangalore.

HRD House; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HRD House in Bengaluru is seeking a Plant Manager/Head to oversee the site including Production, QA/QC/Stores, Security, HR and admin. The role requires managing operations for multiple dosage forms, ensuring product quality, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will plan, schedule, and control production to meet targets, drive continuous improvement, and develop site strategy aligned with business goals, while building strong employee relations and a culture of

Qualifications

• Masters degree in pharma/engineering required.
• 20+ years of pharma manufacturing experience.
• Last 2–3 years as site head overseeing ~300 staff.
• Experience with multiple dosage forms and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations including Production, QA/QC/Stores and HR/Admin.
• Ensure product quality, process efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Plan, schedule and control production to meet targets and minimize losses.
• Drive new product development, cost-effective methods and quality initiatives.
• Develop and implement site business strategy aligned with objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and workforce engagement.

Skills

Plant management

Production planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

People management

Audits readiness

Education

Master's degree in Pharma/Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. As a Plant Manager/ Head candidate will be worked for reputed Pharmaceuticals near Bangalore and he will be responsible for handling Overall the site that includes Production, QA/QC/Stores /contract employees/Security both Technical & HR, Commercials Admin etc .

2. Candidate will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations for multiple dosage forms, including solid, semi-solid, and liquid formulations, while ensuring product quality, process efficiency, and regulatory compliances.

3. Candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling production activities across manufacturing facilities to achieve production targets while maximizing yield and minimizing production losses.

4. Candidate will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of new products, cost-effective manufacturing methods, and quality enhancement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and product competitiveness.

5. Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the site business strategy to provide clear direction, align plant operations with organizational objectives, and drive business growth and good in Management / employee relation.

6. Candidate will be responsible for building and sustaining a plant-wide culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, operational excellence, and process optimization across all functions.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Candidate should be Masters degree around 20+ years of experience in Pharma Manufacturing out of which last 2-3 years overall plant Site Head handling production, QA/QC/Stores /contract employees/Security both Technical & HR, Commercials Admin and managing workforce around 300 employees.

2. Candidate should have good knowledge of overseeing manufacturing operations for multiple dosage forms, including solid, semi-solid, and liquid formulations, while ensuring product quality, process efficiency, and regulatory compliances.

3. Candidate should have good knowledge of ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards, including CDSCO, State FDA, ISO, WHO-GMP, cGMP, ANVISA, and other relevant national and international regulatory authorities.

4. Candidate should have good knowledge of leading and supporting regulatory, customer, and export audits, ensuring successful compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards for domestic and Rest of World (ROW) markets.

5. Candidate should have good knowledge of overseeing and managing the complete production function in the absence of the Production Manager to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

6. Candidate should be good in effective management, employee relations & improving productivity & effective at plant level.