Production Head - Dahej

Job Title: Production Head Dahej

Department: Production API Manufacturing
Location: Dahej Plant, Gujarat
Company: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Job Purpose:

To lead and oversee all API manufacturing operations at the Dahej plant, ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Management

• Plan, coordinate and execute API manufacturing activities in line with production schedules and business targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant capacity, manpower, and resources.
• Monitor key production KPIs and take corrective/preventive actions as necessary.

2. Compliance & Quality

• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, ICH, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs, and EHS departments to maintain inspection readiness (USFDA, WHO, EDQM, etc.).
• Support quality investigations (deviations, OOS, change control, CAPA) related to production activities.

3. Safety & Environment

• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to all EHS standards.
• Lead risk assessments (HAZOP, JSA) and support implementation of safety recommendations.

4. Team Management

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of production professionals, operators, and shift in-charges.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration, performance management, and employee engagement.

5. Process Optimization & Projects

• Initiate and implement process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE improvement).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, and Technology Transfer teams for new product introductions and capacity expansions.

6. Documentation

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of batch records, logbooks, equipment cleaning records, and SAP entries as per GMP requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry
• Additional certifications in GMP/Lean/Six Sigma will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 12–20 years of experience in API Manufacturing
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership role handling large-scale production units
• Hands-on experience with regulatory audits (USFDA, EU, etc.)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of API manufacturing processes (solvents, reactors, crystallization, etc.)
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities
• Good understanding of GMP, EHS, and SAP systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills

Interested candidate can share there cv at shardulsinh.k@cadilapharma.com