General Manager/Vice President - Plant Operations - Rubber/Silicone/Polymer

Job Summary:

The 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:

- 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:

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

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

- 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:

- Deep knowledge of cleanroom-based processes, extrusion, moulding, 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:

- 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