Production Planning and Execution:

- Convert demand forecasts and dispatch schedules from head office into SKU-wise monthly, weekly and daily production plans.

- Ensure finished goods reach depots on time and in full, in coordination with sales and logistics.

- Review production, packing, inventory and dispatch daily and resolve gaps the same day.

- Optimise machine, line and manpower utilisation across liquid, lozenge, powder and capsule operations.

Operations Budget Planning and Cost Control:

- Own the plant budget; track power, fuel, water, manpower, overtime, maintenance and administrative costs against plan, and explain deviations to corporate Operations and Finance.

- Separate value-adding from non-value-adding costs and eliminate the latter.

- Drive yield improvement, wastage reduction and OEE above 80%.

- Be accountable for all plant expenses and keep them within budget.

Process Improvement:

- Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives with an annual improvement plan.

- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and breakdown downtime is minimised.

- Facilitate collaboration among functional managers to identify and execute process optimisation opportunities.

Quality and Regulatory Management:

- Build a quality and GMP culture on the shop floor; supervise in-process and final quality checks along with the QC and QA teams.

- Ensure all inward RM, PM and consumables are inspected and non-conforming material is rejected or returned.

- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for deviations, rejections and market complaints.

- Maintain statutory licences and approvals (Drug, Food, Factory Act, Fire, Pollution Control) and handle inspections and audits.

- Maintain and renew certifications (ISO, ZED, Halal, Vegan, Kosher, Organic, MSME and others as required) and implement QMS and ISO standards.

Management of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS):

- Standardise and enforce safety, health and environmental procedures across the plant.

- Monitor ETP and utilities, and keep the plant audit-ready for statutory and regulatory authorities.

- Track and reduce accident frequency; conduct regular safety drills, training and EHS meetings.

Procurement, Vendor Management and Inventory Control:

- Plan RM and PM requirements from batch-wise production plans; oversee quotations, purchase orders and supplier follow-up.

- Develop and evaluate alternative vendors for materials, transport and machinery maintenance; negotiate for least-cost, quality-assured supply.

- Fix inventory norms (minimum, maximum, re-order levels) with the corporate team and keep RM, WIP and FG within norms and budget.

- Ensure system stock matches physical stock; control non-moving items and scrap disposal; ensure accurate and timely ERP and material accounting.

Manufacturing Facility Management and New Products:

- Evaluate facility, equipment and utility requirements against the business plan; identify gaps and plan upgrades, layout improvements and capacity additions.

- Support R&D in scale-up, trials and commercialisation of new products.

Operational Review, Reporting and Meetings:

- Submit a daily factory update (attendance, production, purchase, activities, dispatch) and weekly and monthly performance reviews.

- Present plant performance and critical issues at management review meetings.

- Use data analysis and Statistical Process Control to build meaningful MIS for decision-making.

Team Leadership and Development:

- Inspire and lead the factory team to achieve business goals and maintain high morale.

- Conduct performance appraisals with constructive feedback and growth opportunities; identify skill gaps and successors.

- Arrange regular SOP, GMP, safety and systems training for staff and workers.

Strategic Collaboration and Technology Adoption:

- Partner with sales, finance and HR to align plant plans with business needs, market demand and talent strategy.

- Provide operational insights to the sales team to ensure product availability and efficient delivery.