Job Title: AVP / VP Plant Operations

Location: Silvassa

Industry: Manufacturing Silicone, Rubber, Biopharma Tubing & Consumables

Experience: 15+ years in plant operations, with 35 years in senior leadership

Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Rubber Technology, Polymer Science, or related field

Preferred: M.Tech in Rubber Technology or IIT Graduate (Rubber)

Job Summary:

The company is looking for an innovative and strategic leader to oversee plant operations at its flagship facility in Silvassa. The AVP/VP Plant Operations will lead all manufacturing activities with strong emphasis on rubber/silicone manufacturing, cleanroom compliance, OEE improvement, digital tools (CRM, BI, AI) and operational optimization. The ideal candidate will bring a forward-looking approach to plant efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end operations: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and cross-functional coordination.

- Ensure strict adherence to cleanroom protocols, GMP, and regulatory standards (ISO, USFDA, etc.).

- Improve OEE and productivity through downtime analysis, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.

- Deploy Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

- Optimize costs by improving utilization of machinery, manpower, and materials.

- Drive digital transformation:

1. Leverage CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to align production with customer expectations and demand planning.

2. Utilize Power BI / Tableau for real-time dashboards, plant performance analysis, and KPI monitoring.

3. Adopt AI-based analytics for demand forecasting, maintenance prediction, and decision support.

- Ensure seamless ERP operations (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central) and data integration across departments.

- Lead capital projects: plant expansions, automation upgrades, new product industrialization.

- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams with focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of experience in plant operations with focus on rubber/silicone/polymer manufacturing.

- Deep knowledge of cleanroom-based processes, extrusion, molding, and medical-grade product handling.

- Strong track record in OEE improvement, digital manufacturing, and cost efficiency.

- Practical experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and business intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau.

- Exposure to AI-based operations optimization or smart manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

- Strong leadership and team-building skills with hands-on execution capability.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Rubber / Silicone Manufacturing & Cleanroom Compliance

- OEE Improvement & Operational Optimization

- CRM (Salesforce), ERP (Business Central)

- BI Tools Power BI, Tableau

- AI/ML for Predictive Analytics & Decision Support

- Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma)

- Strategic Leadership & Regulatory Compliance