Buisness Unit Leader

Responsibilities

• Assist with production planning, issue works orders and relevant documents.
• Hold daily meeting/s with staff to allocate responsibilities and communicate production plan
• Ensure all gowning is available for staff before 7am every day.
• Ensure department is ready to start and staff are at their meeting point at 07:00
• Ensure that production is carried out in accordance with the Works Order instructions.
• Ensure production is run efficiently with minimal waste
• Spend enough time in the cleanroom everyday to check on all processes
• Identify and resolve problems/inefficient methods/waste – ongoing improvement
• Capturing production output information and updating Pharma production schedule.
• Oversee the receiving of Raw Material for production – ensuring that Raw Material in available to avoid production delays. – 10 Minutes changeover time
• Enforce Hygiene and gowning standards – ensure that the standard is strictly adhered to.
• Ensure that Line clearances are carried out at the start, when there is a batch change and at the end of production to prevent product mix or contamination.
• When two different sizes are manufactured, the lines are separated to prevent mix-ups.
• Ensure the cutting machine is serviced regularly.
• Report any mechanical breakdowns immediately.
• Ensure quality checks are done and recorded as per the Company’s Quality Management system.
• Oversee the following procedures - Inserts packing, box packing, Silica packing, press punching, cutting of raw material.
• Oversee the control of dies and condition of dies.
• Ensure that reject or incorrect Raw Material is dealt with as per the Company’s Quality Management system without causing production delays.
• On a daily basis do regular inspections inside the Cleanroom to ensure all processes are followed as per the QA system, paperwork is signed and checked in real time in person.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated.
• Filters for cleanroom is check as per maintenance schedule.
• Ensure all finished products are boxed and labelled correctly.
• Ensure that all measuring equipment is in good condition.
• Ensure maintenance checks and maintenance are carried.
• Ensure validation is documented and signed off after repairs/service.
• Responsible for the housekeeping and safety of the Insert department, Insert Raw Material and Insert finished goods department.
• Report any pest/rodent activities in the department
• Ensure all documents relating to the department and production are completed timeously
• Ensure Good Documentation Practice within the department.
• Supervising Inserts personnel.
• Monitor the performance of the Insert Personnel – measuring output quantity.
• Assist with performance evaluation and feedback.
• Identify Training needs and carry out training on a ongoing bases
• Deal with staff disciplinary issues.
• Monthly Stock count of Inserts Raw Material and Finished Goods
• 5s Implementation and sustainability

Attend to any other tasks as instructed by management