Job Description – Plant Head (Medical Equipment Manufacturing)
Position
Plant Head
Department
Operations / Manufacturing
Reporting To
Managing Director / Chief Operating Officer
Location
Manufacturing Plant
Job Summary
The Plant Head is responsible for leading the overall manufacturing operations of a medical equipment manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements while achieving production, cost, delivery, safety, and profitability objectives. The role involves managing precision machining, fabrication, finishing, assembly, quality assurance, maintenance, and supply chain activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, including:
- Swiss CNC Machining
- VMC Machining
- CNC Turning
- Wire Cut EDM
- Spark EDM
- TIG/Laser Welding
- Passivation and Surface Finishing
- Assembly and Packaging
- Ensure optimum machine utilization and production efficiency.
- Develop production plans to meet customer delivery schedules.
- Improve productivity through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and implement corrective actions.
Production Planning & Control
- Coordinate with planning, procurement, and stores to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Optimize manpower allocation and machine scheduling.
- Ensure adherence to production targets and on-time delivery.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- ISO
- FDA/QMS requirements (where applicable)
- Drive CAPA, NCR, Root Cause Analysis, and Risk Management activities.
- Ensure process validation and equipment qualification.
- Maintain complete production documentation and traceability.
Engineering & Process Improvement
- Develop robust machining and manufacturing processes.
- Reduce cycle time and manufacturing costs.
- Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
- Lead new product industrialization and process validation.
- Implement automation wherever feasible.
Maintenance
- Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of all manufacturing equipment.
- Minimize machine breakdowns.
- Manage tooling, fixtures, gauges, spare parts, and calibration systems.
Supply Chain & Inventory
- Coordinate with procurement for raw material availability.
- Optimize inventory levels.
- Control production costs and reduce waste.
People Management
- Lead production, quality, maintenance, planning, engineering, and stores teams.
- Build a high-performance culture.
- Conduct performance reviews and skill development programs.
- Ensure employee engagement and succession planning.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
- Promote a zero-accident workplace.
- Drive 5S, Kaizen, and safety initiatives.
Financial Responsibility
- Prepare and manage annual operating budgets.
- Monitor manufacturing costs and improve profitability.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production achievement (%)
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Machine utilization
- Rejection and scrap rate
- Customer complaints
- Cost reduction savings
- Inventory turnover
- Employee productivity
- Safety performance
- Audit compliance
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering.
- MBA (Operations) is preferred.
Experience
- 15–20 years in precision engineering or medical device manufacturing.
- Minimum 5 years in a Plant Head or Operations Head role.
- Proven experience in medical equipment or medical implant manufacturing.
Technical Skills
- Swiss CNC Machines
- VMC Machining
- CNC Turning Centers
- Wire Cut EDM
- Spark EDM
- TIG/Laser Welding
- Passivation Processes
- Laser Marking
- Precision Assembly
- CNC Programming fundamentals
- GD&T interpretation
- Process Validation
- PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- TPM
- ERP/MRP systems
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Customer focus
- Continuous improvement
- Change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Financial acumen
Preferred Industry Experience
- Medical Devices
- Spine Implants
- Surgical Instruments
- Precision Engineering
- Aerospace Precision Components
- High-Precision Automotive Components
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
