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Site Head - GM/Sr. GM

Ahmedabad Permanent View Job Description
This Site Head role will be responsible for leading a highly automated manufacturing facility, overseeing end-to-end operations across production, quality, engineering, compliance, supply chain, and people management. The incumbent will drive operational excellence, digital transformation, cGMP compliance, and business performance while building a future-ready smart factory aligned with global quality and regulatory standards.
  • Lead a next-gen digital pharma manufacturing site
  • High-impact leadership role with end-to-end site ownership

About Our Client

The company is one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies with a strong global presence across generics, specialty pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, and consumer wellness products. The company is recognized for its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, serving regulated and emerging markets worldwide and is based in Ahmedabad.

Job Description

  • Lead overall site operations, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, HR, Finance, and other support functions.
  • Drive the setup and operation of a highly automated smart manufacturing facility leveraging Industry 4.0, IoT, SCADA, digital twins, and paperless manufacturing systems.
  • Ensure full compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and global audit standards.
  • Drive productivity enhancement, process optimization, cost reduction, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Oversee production planning, capacity utilization, maintenance, supply chain coordination, and on-time delivery of products.
  • Lead regulatory inspections, customer audits, quality reviews, CAPA implementation, and data integrity programs.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing workforce of 400+ employees while fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Own site budgets, CAPEX planning, technology transfers, new product launches, risk mitigation, and overall business performance of the facility.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 18+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with prior exposure to both Pharma and FMCG environments only
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale manufacturing sites and managing cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and Plant Administration.
  • Hands-on experience in greenfield project execution from concept, design, and commissioning through to commercial operations.
  • Strong exposure to highly automated manufacturing environments, digital transformation initiatives, and smart factory technologies.
  • Deep understanding of cGMP, regulatory compliance, quality systems, validation, audits, and data integrity requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in driving productivity improvement, operational excellence, cost optimization, and capacity expansion initiatives.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing large workforces, developing high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Educational background in Engineering, Pharmacy, or Science, with the ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight.

What's on Offer

  • A permanent role in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Opportunities to lead and grow a team in Ahmedabad.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.



If this role interests you, apply.

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065091

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
R&D
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Ahmedabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7065091

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