About this role
Job title: Production Manager
Role Summary
To lead production operations for the API plant, ensuring effective production and raw-material planning, manpower utilization, compliance with approved procedures, and active participation in validation, qualification, deviation and investigation activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Monthly production and raw material planning.
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To carry out manpower planning of the plant and coordinate with HR and Administration for supply of manpower for carrying out production activities as per schedule.
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To be responsive on tasks / assignments given, and be proactive in alerting the concerned people in advance of the likely delay, with its reasons.
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To help & involve in the investigation of OOS. OOT, Market complaint, CAPA etc. To specify, in writing, responsibilities of all production personnel engaged in the plant and follow them up for discharge of their function to full satisfaction of all. To investigate critical deviations and record the conclusions. To involve in validation & qualification activities. To help Quality Assurance department during investigation of market complaint & OOS.
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To ensure that incident/accidents/ get reported to safety department. To ensure strict adherence towards Technology Security Systems developed to control leakage of confidential information. To make sure that all staff working under you follow the laid down systems and procedures and continuously stress on formalizing written procedures to carry out all activities.
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To prepare written procedures describing safe handling, storage of materials and decontamination procedures for spillages. To help preparation of specification as part of cross-functional team with Process Engineering and Project department for equipment, plant design for new products / technologies.
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Qualifications & Experience
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BSc. in Chemical Engineering, B.Pharm, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or any other relevant scientific discipline
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MSc. in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
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At least 10 years of production experience in chemical synthesis or the pharmaceutical industry, including leadership responsibility.
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Managerial Competencies
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Leadership and people management
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Planning, prioritization and decision-making
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Cross-functional coordination
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Accountability and results orientation
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Strong communication and compliance mindset
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Technical Competencies
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Good knowledge of GMP and ICH Q7 requirements
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Production and raw-material planning
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Deviation, OOS/OOT, CAPA and complaint investigation support
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Validation and qualification principles
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Safe material handling and production documentation
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment with clear career growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.