Location: Manufacturing Facility -at Sanand , near Ahmedabad.
Role Overview
The Head of Operations will lead and drive the end-to-end manufacturing and operational strategy of the organization. The role is responsible for production, maintenance, safety, QA/QC, supply chain management, production planning, inventory control, and statutory compliance to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable operations.
The incumbent will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to deliver operational excellence, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and sustainable business growth in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
1. Operational Strategy & Plant Leadership
Provide strategic direction for manufacturing operations aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
Lead plant operations including production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions.
Develop and implement operational excellence frameworks to enhance productivity and reduce operational risks.
Drive capacity planning, plant expansion, and automation initiatives.
2. Production & Manufacturing Excellence
Ensure achievement of production targets, efficiency levels, and quality benchmarks.
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and production yield.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce waste and cost per unit.
3. Production Planning & Inventory Optimization
Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to align demand forecasts with production capacity.
Ensure effective production planning and scheduling to meet customer delivery timelines.
Optimize inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Improve inventory turnover and working capital efficiency.
4. Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Develop a robust and cost-efficient supply chain ecosystem.
Strengthen supplier qualification, vendor development, and procurement strategies.
Mitigate supply risks through strategic sourcing and supplier diversification.
Drive logistics efficiency and on-time delivery performance.
5. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with medical device quality standards and regulatory requirements, including
Lead quality management systems, validation processes, and regulatory audits.
Ensure consistent product quality and traceability across the manufacturing process.
6. Maintenance & Engineering Management
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure high equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
Drive automation and process modernization initiatives.
7. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
Promote a zero-incident safety culture across plant operations.
Ensure compliance with industrial safety, environmental regulations, and workplace standards.
Conduct regular safety audits, training programs, and risk mitigation initiatives.
8. Statutory & Legal Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations, including:
Factory regulations
Labour laws
Environmental regulations
Medical device regulatory authorities
Maintain audit readiness and documentation for regulatory inspections.
9. Leadership & Organizational Development
Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
Develop succession plans and leadership capability within operations teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production efficiency and capacity utilization
On-time order fulfillment
Product rejection / defect rate
Manufacturing cost per unit
Inventory turnover ratio
Machine downtime and maintenance performance
Compliance and audit outcomes
Workplace safety performance
Candidate Profile
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Biomedical Engineering
MBA in Operations / Supply Chain Management preferred
Experience
15+ years of manufacturing experience in precesion engineering / medical device company.
Minimum 7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing plant operations
Experience in medical devices, precesion engineering , auto anciliary manufacturing preferred
Core Competencies
Strategic Operations Leadership
Manufacturing Excellence & Lean Transformation
Supply Chain Optimization
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Financial & Cost Control
Cross-functional Leadership
Data-driven Decision Making
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Strong plant leadership and operational execution capability