Primary Functions

Provide overall leadership to the operations team on GMP & compliance.Responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, and overall supervision of safeguard initiatives (protecting the product, GMP compliance) as per Abbott Standards.Ensure the highest standards of food safety, GMP, hygiene, quality, and system compliance.Drive projects and actions related to continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

GMP, Hygiene & Compliance

Ensure the highest standards of GMP and hygiene compliance in Manufacturing.Drive a culture of food safety and quality at the shop floor through systems and monitoring plans.Ensure there are no operational impacts due to GMP and compliance-related issues.Identify GMP improvement actions, ensure closure, monitor compliance, and support sustenance.Optimize GMP maintenance work orders and ensure change‑management compliance.Ensure 100% adherence to SOPs for operations, cleaning, and hygiene.Handle internal and external audits and compliance reviews, ensuring food safety compliance in Manufacturing.

People, Culture & Training

Promote and foster good human relations within the department and across the plant.Ensure employees embrace Abbott Values.Lead career development, planning, and performance discussions for team members.Provide relevant training to educate and motivate employees to maintain the highest levels of food safety and compliance.Engage self and the operations team in continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Drive the Business Excellence Program and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (RCA, OSW, etc.).Analyze root causes and execute CAPA for events, GMP observations, and compliance issues.Lead and manage specific projects as required.Ensure timely reporting of Safety, Quality, Food Safety, and People-related incidents.

Maintenance, Cleaning & Safeguard

Periodically review maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities to ensure food safety and hygiene.Execute standardized non‑routine cleanings, risk assessments, and mitigation actions as per revised EMP policy.Investigate non-routine detects and implement corrective and preventive actions.Drive global CAPA assessment and execution.Execute preventive actions proactively to avoid POP events as per revised safeguard policy.Ensure documentation aligns with global safeguard policy compliance.Ensure 5S and safe working practices across operations, including storage and handling of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

Education

Bachelor of Science in:Dairy TechnologyMechanical EngineeringFood ScienceMicrobiology2–5 years of experience (or Diploma with relevant experience).Strong people-management skills.Good understanding of production and/or material operations.Knowledge of planning and forecasting techniques.Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety systems.Proficiency in Gujarati is an added advantage.