Production Manager (Pharmaceutical)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the Pharmaceutical industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Production Manager.  Only those with Pharmaceutical industry experience will be considered.

Main purpose of the position:

• To manage the manufacturing operations for both Small Volume Parenterals and Large Volume Parenterals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all personnel in the Production department.
• Ensure that all personnel in the production function is developed and trained as required by the various job functions.
• Ensure the timely supply of quality product to our customers.
• Ensure production department compliance to the OHSACT (ACT 85 OF 1993) and departmental compliance to the Guide of Good Manufacturing Practice for medicines in South Africa.
• Ensure that final products meet specified quality.
• Ensure that production relevant documentation is GMP and GDoP 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.
• Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in production.
• Ensure the production area meets 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.
• Support QA in all production relevant to quality investigations for example product recalls, complaint investigation, deviations, OOS and change controls.
• Ensure that there is a system in operation within the production function to facilitate the inspection, investigation and taking of samples in order to monitor factors which may affect product quality.
• Represent the manufacturing function during inspections and audits.
• Develop and control the financial budget for the Production department.
• Set KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance against this plan.
• Continuously improve processes to introduce World Class Manufacturing practices within the business.
• Develop strategic roadmap for the production function 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.
• Ensure that adequate maintenance is carried out on all equipment, utilities and the manufacturing areas.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 10 years operations management experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (nonnegotiable)
• Good experience and understanding of Sterile Manufacturing
• Strong management experience.
• Strong people management experience
• Strong manufacturing process understanding
• Extensive experience in continuous improvement techniques
• Can-do attitude

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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