Head of Operations

Role: Head - Operations (India, Africa & Nepal)Designation: AVP - VPLocation: Ahmedabad (Relocation Mandatory) Job SummaryA leading animal healthcare organisation is looking for a seasoned Operations leader to drive end-to-end manufacturing across India & overseas. The role focuses on operational discipline, multi-site alignment, compliance, and performance improvement, with a strong emphasis on building scalable systems and leadership capability. Key Responsibilities:1. Manufacturing & OperationsLead multi-site manufacturing across India & overseas Drive production adherence, efficiency, and KPI performance Standardise practices and reduce deviations/rework 2. Compliance & QualityEnsure regulatory compliance and audit readiness Strengthen CAPA and documentation discipline 3. Planning & InventoryAlign production with demand forecasts Improve planning reliability and optimise inventory 4. Engineering & Continuous ImprovementEnhance equipment reliability and uptime Drive Lean/Six Sigma and RCA-led improvements 5. EHSImplement robust safety practices and governance Track EHS performance and drive corrective actions 6. LeadershipLead Plant Heads across geographies Build strong teams, accountability, and leadership pipeline

Qualifications & Experience: 20+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations Strong exposure to regulated environments (pharma / vaccines / biologics) in Animal Health industry. Proven experience managing multiple plants / geographies Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and inspections Background in Biology / Engineering / Veterinary sciences (MBA preferred)