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Site Head & General Manager - Manufacturing

Date:  Jun 24, 2026
Location: 

IRF - Tirur, SK, IN

Company:  Lupin

Job Description

Role Purpose
Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations at the Sikkim site, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time product delivery, while driving operational excellence and business performance. 

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

Execute production plans aligned with business strategy
Ensure on-time-in-full (OTIF) product delivery
Drive productivity, efficiency, and capacity utilization

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with CGMP and regulatory requirements
Oversee QMS, validations, audits, and approvals of key documents
Manage deviations, OOS/OOT, complaints, and CAPA effectiveness 

Regulatory & Audit

Lead internal/external audits and inspections
Maintain Site Master File and validation systems

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

Drive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
Enhance cost efficiency and operational performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Supply Chain, QA/QC, R&D, Finance, and Procurement
Ensure seamless technology transfer and supply continuity

Plant & Resource Management

Oversee EHS, plant hygiene, and manufacturing environment
Manage OPEX/CAPEX, inventory, and infrastructure

People Leadership

Lead site leadership team and ensure capability building
Drive engagement, training, and effective manpower utilization


Key Deliverables

Consistent regulatory compliance
Reliable product supply to markets
Cost control and productivity improvement
Strong quality and audit performance

Work Experience

20+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with leadership experience

Education

Graduation
Post Graduation in Engineering or Pharmacy

Competencies

Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Agility
Developing Talent
Result Orientation
Innovation & Creativity
Customer Centricity
Process Excellence

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