Production Supervisor

Job title: Production Supervisor

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 35 years, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products across various therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job ID: JOB-729

Location: Ogun

Job Purpose

• To supervise and coordinate day-to-day pharmaceutical production activities, ensuring that products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• The Production Supervisor will lead production personnel, monitor manufacturing processes, and ensure that production targets are achieved without compromising product quality or safety.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations:

• Supervise daily production activities in assigned manufacturing areas.
• Ensure production targets are achieved according to approved production plans and schedules.
• Monitor manufacturing processes including dispensing, granulation, blending, compression, encapsulation, coating, and packaging, as applicable.
• Ensure proper utilization of production equipment, materials, and manpower.
• Monitor production output, process efficiency, downtime, and rejection rates.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues.
• Ensure proper line clearance and equipment readiness before commencement of production activities.

GMP & Compliance:

• Ensure all production activities are performed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and approved SOPs.
• Ensure production personnel follow approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Batch Packaging Records (BPRs), and other controlled documents.
• Ensure proper documentation and recording of production activities in real time.
• Report deviations, incidents, non-conformances, and abnormal process conditions promptly.
• Support investigations, CAPA implementation, change controls, and other quality-related activities.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping

Qualifications

• B.Sc./B.Pharm/HND in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification or membership will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of GMP, GLP, SOPs, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-lead position is preferred.
• Experience in tablet, capsule, liquid, or other pharmaceutical production operations is an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment and manufacturing processes.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.