Production Manager

3 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Headhunters Full time

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to hire an experienced Production Manager to join their team.

Requirements:

  • Scientific degree (preferably B. Pharm/BSc. Micro/BSc. Operations Management/BSc. Industrial Engineering).
  • If the incumbent is not a pharmacist, subordinates (department managers) should be Pharmacists registered with SAPC.
  • At least 10 years of production experience as a Production Manager on Senior Management level.
  • Strong manufacturing process understanding.
  • Extensive experience in continuous improvement techniques and practices.
  • Proven management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the timely supply of quality products to customers.

  • Ensure production-related documentation is GMP-compliant, on-time, and reviewed prior to approval.

  • Ensure products are produced and stored according to the appropriate documentation to obtain the required quality.

  • Implement/support risk-based approaches for manufacturing operations and equipment within the department.

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the department.

  • Ensure the department maintains hygiene and cleanliness standards and that cleaning processes are appropriate and efficient.

  • Ensure that equipment and processes are validated in the area of responsibility.

  • Oversee the adequate maintenance of equipment, utilities, and manufacturing areas.

  • Support QA in quality investigations, including product recalls, complaint investigations, deviations, OOS, and change controls.

  • Ensure a system is in place for monitoring factors affecting product quality, including inspection, investigation, and sampling.

  • Represent the department during inspections and audits.

Budget and Cost Control:

  • Develop and manage the financial budget for the department.

  • Control and optimise department costs.

  • Set quality and performance KPIs for the department and monitor performance regularly.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to introduce World Class Manufacturing practices.

  • Develop a strategic roadmap for the department to meet market and business requirements.

  • Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements, including enhancing product yield.

People Management:

  • Manage all personnel in the department and provide ongoing performance feedback.

  • Ensure that all department personnel are appropriately developed and trained based on job functions.

  • Promote best working practices within the department.

  • Monitor departmental performance against set quality and performance KPIs.

Quality Management:

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and adherence to the Quality Management System for the department.

  • Ensure compliance with all Quality Management controlled processes and documents.

  • Represent the department during inspections and audits.

Performance Measurement:

  • Measure department performance according to plant and production KPIs, defined through the annual performance management process.

Please Note: Should you not receive a response from us within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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