Factory Manager

2 weeks ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Aspen Pharma Group Full time
Overview

  • Drive the implementation of production activities and take accountability for the meeting of production targets
  • Problem identification and solution engineering
  • Ensure OTIF delivery within cost budgets
  • Lead and drive outputs of the following units: Production, QC, HR, Production Planning and Maintenance

Responsibilities:

Operational Activities

  • Lead and inspire all the personnel on the site with a specific focus on the management team to ensure that they are aligned on the outputs and service promised in line with an agreed plan
  • Drive the site strategy deployment process
  • Define the vision, mission and objectives for the site and make sure that there is a high level of engagement from all employees
  • Responsible for management of manufacturing operations on the site
  • Make sure that technological upgrades of site are encouraged and duly implemented (through proper coaching, training, better skills and better behaviours).
  • Ensure all demand is appropriately planned to meet supply requirements
  • Lead a performance driven organization
  • Ensure compliance at the site. Keep improving the quality standards and ensure strong compliance standards with external regulators. Ensure compliance in the areas Quality, SHE, Legal, IT, HR, Financial and others critical areas for the manufacturing business
  • Understand the commercial relevance of the sites output in terms of the customers, supply chain and products manufactured at the site
  • Develop people on site to ensuring a strong talent pool, actively participate in talent management activities.
  • Ensure all managers are equipped & able to deliver on their responsibilities
  • Ensure the quality of relationships with unions with a culture of transparency. Support the actions around ER/IR climate.
  • Build budget / P & L and ensure management of operational expenses (CAPEX/OPEX)
  • Ensure the competitiveness of the factory (COGS)
  • Represent the site in regards of all relevant authorities
Results expected

  • Site on time and in full performance focused on customer satisfaction and in line with the Group strategy.
  • Ensure the reporting of all key performance indicators expected by the Group.
Risk Management and Compliance

  • Implement / support riskbased approaches for manufacturing operations and equipment
Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence and compliance to regulatory requirements
  • Ensure governance / compliance across all elements of site operations
  • Ensure that production is GMP and legislation compliant on time and reviewed prior to approval
Skills required

Background/experience

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree preferred, Ideally in Pharmacy/ Engineering/ Chemistry with 10 years related experience
  • Managing a Strategic Production site
  • Project Management Experience
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Experience
  • Proven Leadership capability and managerial experience
Specific job skills

  • Strong working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Problem Solving and Solution Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical standards and Compliance requirements
  • Coaching Leadership and mentoring
  • People and Departmental management
  • Deep understanding of quality, operations and logistics
Competencies

  • Customer Awareness
  • Translating Strategy
  • Making Decisions
  • Managing Performance
Aspen fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and will make decisions in line with this ethos.

Closing Date: 10 May 2023
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