Plant Head (Ayurvedic / FMCG Manufacturing)

Company Description Krishna's Herbal & Ayurveda, the flagship brand of Sandipani Healthcare Private Limited, is one of India's fastest-growing Ayurvedic wellness companies, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The organization focuses on making authentic Ayurveda accessible through scientifically developed, high-quality herbal healthcare solutions. It operates two GMP-certified manufacturing facilities with advanced quality control laboratories, robust quality systems, and scalable production capacity, supported by a team of over 200+ professionals. The company offers a portfolio of more than 170 Ayurvedic and herbal products across wellness, nutrition, preventive healthcare, and personal care, serving both domestic and international markets. With over ₹400 Crore in Annual Recurring Revenue and a growing global presence, Krishna's Herbal & Ayurveda is committed to innovation, quality, and building Ayurveda as a preferred healthcare choice worldwide.
Role Description The Plant Head (Ayurvedic / FMCG Manufacturing) is a full-time, on-site role based at the Jodhpur manufacturing facilities, responsible for overseeing end-to-end plant operations. This role includes planning and managing production activities, ensuring adherence to GMP standards, and maintaining consistent product quality across Ayurvedic and FMCG lines. The Plant Head will coordinate with cross-functional teams for material planning, maintenance, and dispatch, while optimizing resources, controlling costs, and meeting output and efficiency targets. Daily responsibilities also include monitoring quality control and compliance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, driving safety and hygiene practices, and leading, mentoring, and developing plant teams. The role requires close collaboration with senior management to support capacity expansion, new product introductions, and long-term operational excellence.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in plant operations and overall production management within Ayurvedic, herbal, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, and resource optimization to meet volume, cost, and timeline targets.
Hands-on experience in quality control, GMP compliance, and implementation of robust quality assurance systems.
Ability to manage budgeting, cost control, and operational KPIs to drive efficient and sustainable plant performance.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Pharmacy, Ayurvedic/Herbal Sciences, or a related field.
Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in manufacturing leadership roles, preferably as Plant Head or similar capacity.
Strong leadership, people management, and team-building skills, with the ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, along with effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, EHS standards, and modern manufacturing practices such as Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma is an advantage.

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