Job Title:<\/span><\/u><\/b>Production Manager \u2013\nPharmaceutical Manufacturing<\/span><\/u><\/b>
<\/p>Department: <\/span><\/b>Production <\/span>
<\/p>Reports To: <\/span><\/b>Plant Head / Operations Head<\/span>
<\/p>Job Summary<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>The\nProduction Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling\npharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met\nwith high quality, safety, and regulatory compliance<\/b>. The role leads\nproduction teams, drives continuous improvement, and ensures adherence to cGMP,\nSOPs, and regulatory standards<\/b>.<\/span>
<\/p>Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>Production Planning & Control<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Plan and execute production\n schedules to meet business and customer requirements<\/span>
<\/li>- Ensure optimal utilization\n of manpower, equipment, and materials<\/span>
<\/li>- Monitor production\n performance, yields, and downtime<\/span>
<\/li>- Coordinate with Planning,\n QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Quality & Regulatory Compliance<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Ensure compliance with cGMP,\n SOPs, data integrity, and regulatory guidelines<\/b> (USFDA, EU\-GMP, WHO,\n etc.)<\/span>
<\/li>- Review and approve batch\n manufacturing and packing records<\/span>
<\/li>- Handle deviations, OOS/OOT,\n change controls, and CAPA in coordination with QA<\/span>
<\/li>- Lead and support internal,\n customer, and regulatory audits<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Team Leadership & Development<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Lead, mentor, and develop\n production supervisors and officers<\/span>
<\/li>- Ensure adequate training on\n SOPs, GMP, safety, and operational excellence<\/span>
<\/li>- Manage shift operations and\n workforce planning<\/span>
<\/li>- Drive a culture of\n accountability, quality, and continuous improvement<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Safety, EHS & Housekeeping<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Ensure compliance with EHS\n policies and safety standards<\/b><\/span>
<\/li>- Promote 5S, lean\n manufacturing, and safe work practices<\/span>
<\/li>- Investigate and address\n incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions<\/span>
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<\/li><\/ul>Continuous Improvement & Cost Control<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Identify opportunities for\n process optimization and cost reduction<\/span>
<\/li>- Improve productivity, cycle\n time, and yield<\/span>
<\/li>- Support technology\n transfers, scale\-up, and new product introductions<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Qualifications<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>Education<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc /\n M.Sc (Chemistry or relevant discipline)<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Experience<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- 6\u201310 years of experience in\n pharmaceutical manufacturing<\/span>
<\/li>- Minimum 3\u20135 years in a Production\n Manager / Senior Production role<\/b><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Skills & Competencies<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical\n manufacturing processes<\/b><\/span>
<\/li>- Excellent understanding of cGMP\n and regulatory requirements<\/b><\/span>
<\/li>- Leadership, decision\-making,\n and problem\-solving skills<\/span>
<\/li>- Strong communication and\n cross\-functional coordination abilities<\/span>
<\/li>- Ability to manage\n high\-pressure production environments<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Work Environment<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Pharmaceutical manufacturing\n facility<\/span>
<\/li>- Shift and extended\-hour\n support as required<\/span>
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