Plant Head – Production

HMD Healthcare Limited; Faridabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HMD Healthcare Limited is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to oversee end-to-end manufacturing processes in the medical device sector. The ideal candidate will have 20–24 years of experience and strong expertise in process optimization, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Key responsibilities include managing manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving cost optimization initiatives. This role requires a B.Tech/M.Tech in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and offers a salary ranging from 25 LPA to 35 LPA. Located in Faridabad, Haryana.

Qualifications

• 20–24 years of experience in medical devices or healthcare manufacturing with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge in chemical engineering and cleanroom processes.
• Expertise in polymerization and medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Head overall manufacturing operations including compounding and sterilization processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, and internal quality systems.
• Lead process optimization and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage plant budgets, OPEX, and CAPEX for cost optimization.

Skills

Process optimization

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Chemical engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech – Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Company

HMD, the leader in Medical Devices; Dispovan Syringes and Needles, Surgical Blades, Blood Collection Tubes, Cannulas, AD Syringes (KOJAK) etc. is a CE ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified company Growing at a compound rate of 35% to 40% annually, it is poised to cross the 800 crores rupees mark.

Job Purpose

To lead end-to-end plant operations for medical device manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance, product quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, with strong expertise in manufacturing of spinning processes, sterilization, polymers, textiles and cleanroom operations.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Manufacturing

• Head overall manufacturing operations including compounding, extrusion/moulding support, membrane/chemical processing, sterilization, packing, and utilities.
• Drive capacity planning, production scheduling, and yield optimization.
• Ensure smooth functioning of cleanroom environments (ISO Class) and controlled processes.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, CE, CDSCO, and internal quality systems.
• Coordinate with QA/RA teams during audits, inspections, and validations.
• Oversee validation for processes from receiving till finished products.

Process Engineering & Improvement

• Lead process optimization, scale‑up, and technology transfer activities.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen for productivity and cost reduction.
• Reduce process variation, waste, and rejection through root‑cause analysis.

EHS & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EHS, pollution control norms, chemical handling, effluent treatment, and waste management.
• Liaise with statutory authorities for factory, environmental, and safety compliances.
• Drive a strong safety culture across the plant.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams: Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Utilities.
• Build a high-performance culture through training, succession planning, and KPI management.
• Drive discipline, accountability, and continuous skill development.

Cost & Asset Management

• Manage plant budgets, OPEX, CAPEX, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Oversee utilities, energy consumption, chemical inventory, and asset utilization.
• Support new plant setup, expansion, or capacity enhancement projects.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering, spinning processes and medical device manufacturing.
• Expertise in polymerization & exclusion of membranes and exposure to clean room culture.
• Deep understanding of medical device regulations & audits.
• Leadership in large‑scale manufacturing environments.
• Excellent stakeholder & cross‑functional coordination.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in greenfield/brownfield plant projects.
• Exposure to global audits (USFDA, EU Notified Bodies).

Qualification

B.Tech / M.Tech – Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Manufacturing

Experience: 20–24 years (with leadership exposure)

CTC: 25 LPA-35 LPA