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VP Operations, Goa

South Goa Permanent View Job Description
VP will drive long-term capacity strategy, lead large-scale digital and automation transformations, enable global regulatory compliance, and build resilient, world-class operational capabilities. This leader will sit at the steering wheel of operational expansion, turning commercial targets into scalable, high-yield manufacturing realities.
  • Opportunity to lead the Operations function for a listed manufacturing company
  • This is a high-impact, strategic leadership position

About Our Client

Our client is a listed company in the manufacturing space.

Job Description

Strategic Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Strategy & Global Scale-Up: Architect and execute the long-term manufacturing blueprint to support global market expansion; drive strategic decisions regarding factory footprint expansions, capital investments (CapEx), and technology scale-up.
  • Quality & Compliance Governance: Act as the ultimate custodian for corporate Quality frameworks; embed an uncompromised global culture of compliance to seamlessly clear high-stakes international regulatory benchmarks.
  • Supply Chain Resilience & Logistics Strategy: Direct the macro-strategy for plant logistics, inbound/outbound material networks, and corporate warehousing/stores; optimize working capital through advanced inventory controls, risk-mitigation forecasting, and strategic vendor alliances.
  • P&L Optimization & Business Transformation: Champion high-level financial discipline across plant operations; drive systemic improvements through Industry 4.0 automation, advanced robotics, lean manufacturing, and aggressive cost-containment initiatives to directly boost corporate margins.
  • Corporate Governance & Risk Management: Establish organizational risk management protocols across all factory setups to shield operations from supply line disruptions, safety hazards, and regulatory adjustments.
  • Executive Leadership & Culture Building: Mentor and elevate a high-performing leadership tier; champion an organizational culture focused on absolute precision, accountability, safety, and continuous innovation.



The Successful Applicant

Executive Skill Profile

· Visionary Plant & Multi-Site Operational Governance

· Macro-Level Capital Budgeting (CapEx/OpEx) & P&L Accountability

· Strategic Logistics Management & Risk Mitigation

· Industry 4.0 Transformation, Automation Integration & Lean Frameworks

· High-Stakes Stakeholder Management & Board-Level CommunicationExperience & Credentials

· 20 years+ of progressive operations and supply chain leadership within the Pharmaceutical/Med Device or High-Tech Manufacturing industries.

· Proven track record in an executive leadership capacity steering multi-functional divisions across Production, Quality, and Logistics.

· Demonstrated experience spearheading large-scale manufacturing expansion projects or technology transformations from the ground up.

· Exceptional track record of successfully defending complex international regulatory and health authority audits.

What's on Offer

Direct ownership to architect, build, and run a world-class manufacturing ecosystem for an industry pioneer.

Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129989

Job summary

Function
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Sub Sector
Manufacturing / Quality
What is your area of specialisation?
Life Sciences / Diagnostics
Location
South Goa
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129989

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.