Plant Head (Production & Maintenance) – Cosmetics & Nutraceuticals

Nevora Health&beauty; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

PF & health insurance

Opportunity to build a manufacturing/​

Direct reporting to MD

Job summary

NEVORA Health & Beauty Pvt. Ltd. seeks a Plant Head to lead manufacturing and packing operations for cosmetics and nutraceuticals in Hyderabad. You will establish production systems, ensure GMP compliance and manage a high-performing team across a new facility.

The role demands 8–15 years of experience in cosmetics/nutraceutical manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of production planning, maintenance, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, topical pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a production unit or manufacturing plant.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, BMR, BPR, FSSAI and Cosmetics Rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage daily manufacturing and packing activities.
• Develop production plans based on sales forecasts and business requirements.
• Monitor BMR/BPR, line clearance and production documentation.

Skills

Plant Operations

Cosmetic Manufacturing

Production Planning

GMP

FSSAI

Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Team Management

Inventory Management

Quality Assurance

Education

B.Pharm

B.Sc Chemistry

B.Tech / B.E. Chemical Engineering

B.Tech / B.E. Mechanical Engineering

B.Sc Cosmetic Technology

M.Pharm

M.Sc Chemistry

M.Tech

MBA – Operations Management

Job description

Plant Head (Production & Maintenance) – Cosmetics & Nutraceuticals

Company: NEVORA HEALTH & BEAUTY PVT. LTD.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Experience: 8–15 Years

Salary: 10–18 LPA + Performance Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Mode: Work from Office

ABOUT NEVORA

NEVORA Health & Beauty Pvt. Ltd. is an upcoming premium health, beauty and wellness brand based in Hyderabad, launching in January 2027.

Our vision is to build a premium inside-out beauty brand by combining advanced skincare, personal care and nutraceutical products.

We are establishing our own manufacturing and packing facility in Hyderabad and are looking for an experienced, technically strong and result-oriented Plant Head to lead our complete plant operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who wants to build a manufacturing facility from the ground up, establish production systems, implement GMP standards and develop a high-performing team.

OUR MANUFACTURING PORTFOLIO

1. Cosmetics & Personal Care – In-house Manufacturing
   • Face Wash
   • Toners
   • Creams & Lotions
   • Shower Gel & Body Wash
   • Shampoo & Conditioner
   • Hair Serum
2. Specialty Cosmetics – Third-Party Manufacturing
   • Face Serums
   • Fragrances
   • Specialty Creams
3. Nutraceuticals & Health Supplements
   • Whey Protein Powders
   • Collagen Powders
   • Glutathione Powders
   • Tablets and Capsules
   • Gummies and Softgels (through approved OEM partners)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plant Operations & Production Management
   • Plan, organize and manage daily manufacturing and packing activities.
   • Develop production plans based on sales forecasts and business requirements.
   • Manage batch manufacturing records (BMR), batch packing records (BPR), line clearance and production documentation.
   • Monitor production efficiency, yield, wastage and operational costs.
   • Implement FIFO / FEFO inventory management systems.
   • Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
2. Machinery Installation & Maintenance
   • Take complete ownership of plant machinery installation, commissioning and maintenance.
   • Handle manufacturing vessels, homogenizers, liquid filling machines, tube filling machines, powder filling machines, capping, sealing, labelling and batch coding machines.
   • Manage blenders, sifters and tablet compression equipment.
   • Maintain utilities including RO / purified water systems, HVAC / AHUs, dehumidifiers, air compressors and DG sets.
   • Develop preventive maintenance schedules and breakdown maintenance systems.
   • Manage spare parts, AMC contracts, calibration and equipment servicing.
   • Minimize machine downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
3. Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance
   • Implement and maintain applicable GMP standards.
   • Ensure compliance with Cosmetics Rules, 2020, applicable ISO 22716 requirements and FSSAI regulations.
   • Maintain production documentation, SOPs, quality records and inspection reports.
   • Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams.
   • Verify incoming raw materials and Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
   • Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, cleaning and pest-control procedures.
   • Prepare the plant for regulatory inspections and external audits.
4. Manpower & Team Management
   • Recruit, train and manage production operators, technicians and helpers.
   • Develop shift schedules, responsibilities and productivity targets.
   • Maintain employee discipline and workplace safety.
   • Manage workforce planning and manpower utilization.
   • Ensure applicable labour law, PF, ESI and factory safety compliance.
5. Cost Control & Management Reporting
   • Monitor manufacturing costs, labour costs, power consumption and consumables.
   • Improve production efficiency and reduce operational wastage.
   • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production MIS reports.
   • Report directly to the Managing Director.
   • Coordinate with management for new product launches and production scale-up.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, topical pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a production unit or manufacturing plant.
• Strong practical experience in cream, lotion and liquid manufacturing.
• Experience in powder blending, tablet manufacturing and nutraceutical production will be an added advantage.
• Good technical knowledge of production machinery, utilities and maintenance.
• Experience handling preventive maintenance and machinery troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, BMR, BPR, FSSAI and Cosmetics Rules.
• Experience facing Drugs Control and/or FSSAI inspections is preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish manufacturing systems in a startup environment.
• UG:
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Sc Chemistry
  • B.Tech / B.E. Chemical Engineering
  • B.Tech / B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.Sc Cosmetic Technology
• PG (Preferred):
  • M.Pharm
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Tech
  • MBA – Operations Management
• Additional qualifications related to competent technical staff requirements under applicable Cosmetics Rules and FoSTaC food safety training will be an advantage.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• UG:
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Sc Chemistry
  • B.Tech / B.E. Chemical Engineering
  • B.Tech / B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.Sc Cosmetic Technology
• PG (Preferred):
  • M.Pharm
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Tech
  • MBA – Operations Management
• Additional qualifications related to competent technical staff requirements under applicable Cosmetics Rules and FoSTaC food safety training will be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Annual CTC: 10–18 Lakhs, depending on experience and capability.
• Performance-based incentives.
• PF, gratuity and health insurance, as applicable.
• Opportunity to establish and lead a manufacturing facility from day one.
• Direct reporting to the Managing Director.
• Long-term career growth with the company's expansion.
• Opportunity to build and lead a professional manufacturing team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working Days: 6 Days a Week.
• Work Location: Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Work Mode: Factory-based / On-site.

Key skills:

• Plant Operations
• Cosmetic Manufacturing
• Plant Maintenance
• Production Planning
• GMP
• FSSAI
• Nutraceutical Manufacturing
• Preventive Maintenance
• Utility Maintenance
• HVAC
• Crems and Lotions
• Liquid Filling
• Tube Filling
• Powder Blending
• Tablet Compression
• Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR)
• ISO 22716
• Manpower Management
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control

About company:

NEVORA HEALTH & BEAUTY PVT. LTD. is a Hyderabad-based premium health, beauty and wellness company built around the vision "Beauty Balanced by Health". Our product portfolio includes premium skincare, personal care, nutraceuticals and wellness supplements. We are establishing our own manufacturing and packing facility in Hyderabad, supported by third-party manufacturing partnerships. Backed by a group with over 10 years of manufacturing experience in aqua healthcare products, NEVORA aims to build a trusted consumer brand through product quality, innovation and operational excellence.

Website: www.nevorabeauty.com

Screening questions:

1. How many years have you led a cosmetics or nutraceutical production unit?

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2. Have you personally handled cream/lotion manufacturing using homogenizer vessels?

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3. Can you independently handle preventive and breakdown maintenance?

   Yes/No

4. Have you faced Drugs Control or FSSAI inspections?

   Yes/No

5. Are you willing to work in Hyderabad, 6 days a week?

   Yes/No

6. What are your current CTC, expected CTC and notice period?

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