Job Description

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Job Purpose

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To ensure the LCO Department at Adcock Ingram Wadeville is managed in a safe, efficient and effective manner and in compliance with all regulatory bodies.

Reporting line

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Production Manager.

Key Job Outputs:

Responsible for personnel adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements, hygiene and good housekeeping. Ensure compliance to GMP / SOP and regulatory requirements Responsible for adherence to the Quality Management System: Manage deviations in terms of initiation, investigation and closure when necessary CAPAs are initiated, implemented and closed on time with CAPA effective monitoring. Implementing change through the change control system. Participate in quality risk management activities Responsible for the implementation, refinement and execution of the production plan Responsible for communicating the production plan and ensuring that all the direct reports understand the plan Responsible for managing the ordering of raw materials required for your department in order in alignment with the production plan. Responsible for material transactions to maintain lot genealogy Responsible for schedule adherence Responsible for monitoring and updating output with visual performance measurements and internal communication Liaise with stakeholders in planning, packing, manufacturing and engineering to ensure the optimum availability of resources (plant, materials, people) for efficient production. Responsible for scheduling the availability of machinery for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Manage the completion and submission of batch manufacturing/packing records to Quality Assurance department All queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possible timeframe. A professional attitude is displayed when responding to customers' needs. To manage and report against SLAs for internal and external customers. To create, promote and deliver continuous improvement surrounding production activities. Responsible for monitoring waste levels against targets. Identify the root cause of waste (materials, time, rejects, re-works, overtime etc) and implement an action plan. Initiate and manage waste reduction initiatives. Review of production variances Maximize machine uptime by reducing downtime related to changeovers times, and breakdowns Identify resource requirements to ensure availability to meet the plan within standards Communicates and use team meetings for information sharing Encourage improvement suggestions Ensure that company standards are met Ensure that new incumbents are put through induction training Ensure compliance with OSH Act requirements To delegate or ensure training of direct reports on operational procedures (e.g. machinery, instrumentation, ERP system) in line with the training plan and skills matrix Manage the compilation of skills matrix for the department Manage staff morale by monitoring timekeeping and absenteeism Manage the Recruitment and Selection of staff Promote a healthy IR environment Manage records (e.g. medical certificates, disciplinary records, overtime authorization etc) according to company's policy Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures

Core Competencies:

Attention to detail. Self-management. Decisiveness and Action Orientation. Drive to succeed. Planning & organizing. Developing people. Ethical responsibility. Strategic Thinking and Planning. Cross Functional Capability

Closing Date:

10 September 2025




Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Managerial qualification will be advantageous * Two years production experience is essential