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Plant Head API Manufacturing

VettedBench
Posted yesterday · Apply by 8 Sep 2026
India8-10 years

About this role

The team is seeking a Plant Head for API Manufacturing to oversee overall plant operations and production. This leadership role is critical in driving efficiency and ensuring the highest standards of product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of plant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient production processes.
  • Improve manufacturing yield and product quality through innovative strategies.
  • Reduce manufacturing costs and solvent consumption while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
  • Enhance productivity and batch cycle time to meet production goals.
  • Lead and coordinate the production technical engineering, quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and utilities teams.
  • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and process problems effectively.
  • Implement systems for production costing and performance reporting to monitor and optimize operations.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance plant capacity and equipment utilization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in API manufacturing, with a strong background in plant operations.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in a manufacturing context.
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, with a focus on API production.

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a challenging and rewarding environment.
  • The chance to implement innovative solutions and make a significant impact on production efficiency and quality.
Applications are read by our talent team, usually within two working days. If you look like a fit we will call you, and you will hear from us either way.

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