Production Manager

The Production Manager holds a pivotal leadership position, ensuring that all manufacturing activities comply with rigorous regulatory, quality, and safety standards. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire production process to

The duties of Production Manager are defined according to SA GMP Guide.

Ensure the timely supply of quality product to our customers

Ensure that production relevant documentation is GMP compliant, on-time and

reviewed prior to approval

Ensure that products are produced and stored according to the appropriate

documentation in order to obtain the required quality

Implement/support risk-based approaches for all manufacturing aspects,

operations and equipment within the department

Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in the department

Ensure the areas of the department meet hygiene and cleanliness standards

i.e. ensure that cleaning is appropriate and efficient according to production

needs

Ensure appropriate validation for equipment and processes are performed in

the area of responsibility

Ensure that adequate maintenance is carried out on all equipment, utilities and

the manufacturing areas

Support QA in all department-relevant quality investigations, for example

product recalls, complaint investigation, deviations, OOS and change controls

Ensure that there is a system in operation within the department to facilitate

the inspection, investigation and taking of samples in order to monitor factors

which may affect product quality

Represent the department during inspections and audits

Budget & Cost Control

Develop and control the financial budget for the department

Control and optimize the cost within the department

Set quality and performance KPI's for the department and monitor the

departmental performance on a defined frequency

Continuously improve processes to introduce World Class Manufacturing

practices within the business

Develop strategic roadmap for the department to meet market and business

requirements for the present and future conditions

Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements. Included

in this will be the improvement of product yield.

VACANCY

People Management

Manage all personnel in the department and provide ongoing performance

feedback to staff as and when required

Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as

required by the various job functions

Ensure best working practices within the department

Set quality and performance KPI's for the department and monitor the

departmental performance on a defined frequency

Quality Management

Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the

Quality Management System for the department

Ensure compliance to all QM controlled processes and documents

Represent the department during inspections and audit

Performance Measurement

According to Plant and Production KPI defined through the annual performance

management process

maintain cost efficiency and minimize downtime, while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and boosting productivity.

Scientific degree; preferably B. Pharm/BSc. Micro/ BSc Operations

Management/ BSc Industrial Engineering

If the incumbent is not a pharmacist, then the subordinates (department

managers) should be Pharmacists registered with SAPC.

Skills Matrix "Production Manager" role for local SOP's

At least 10 years production experience as production manager on Senior

Management Level

Strong management experience

Strong manufacturing process understanding

Experience in continuous improvement techniques

Can-do attitude

Pharmaceutical Industry experience

Specific Aspects

Ensure compliance with all relevant cGxP and Quality standards/procedures in

your area

Responsible to ensure that subordinates are appropriately trained in

accordance with training matrix

All Personnel have the responsibility to comply with the OHS Act (ACT 85 OF