AVP/VP - Plant Operation

Job Description:

Job Title: AVP / VP – Plant Operations
Location: Silvassa
Reports To: Managing Director / Director – Operations
Industry: Manufacturing – Silicone, Rubber, Biopharma Tubing & Consumables
Experience: 15+ years in plant operations, with 3–5 years in senior leadership
Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Rubber Technology, Polymer Science, or related field
Preferred: M.Tech in Rubber Technology or IIT Graduate (Rubber)

Job Summary:

Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an innovative and strategic leader to oversee plant operations at its flagship facility in Silvassa. The AVP/VP – Plant Operations will lead all manufacturing activities with strong emphasis on rubber/silicone manufacturing, cleanroom compliance, OEE improvement, digital tools (CRM, BI, AI) and operational optimization. The ideal candidate will bring a forward-looking approach to plant efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end operations: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and cross-functional coordination.

• Ensure strict adherence to cleanroom protocols, GMP, and regulatory standards (ISO, USFDA, etc.).

• Improve OEE and productivity through downtime analysis, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.

• Deploy Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

• Optimize costs by improving utilization of machinery, manpower, and materials.

• Drive digital transformation:

  • Leverage CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to align production with customer expectations and demand planning.

  • Utilize Power BI / Tableau for real-time dashboards, plant performance analysis, and KPI monitoring.

  • Adopt AI-based analytics for demand forecasting, maintenance prediction, and decision support.

• Ensure seamless ERP operations (Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central) and data integration across departments.

• Lead capital projects: plant expansions, automation upgrades, new product industrialization.

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams with focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile:

• 15+ years of experience in plant operations with focus on rubber/silicone/polymer manufacturing.

• Deep knowledge of cleanroom-based processes, extrusion, molding, and medical-grade product handling.

• Strong track record in OEE improvement, digital manufacturing, and cost efficiency.

• Practical experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and business intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau.

• Exposure to AI-based operations optimization or smart manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills with hands-on execution capability.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Rubber / Silicone Manufacturing & Cleanroom Compliance

• OEE Improvement & Operational Optimization

• CRM (Salesforce), ERP (Business Central)

• BI Tools – Power BI, Tableau

• AI/ML for Predictive Analytics & Decision Support

• Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma)

• Strategic Leadership & Regulatory Compliance