Job Description

Overview

• Manage and support production processes and outputs
• Long term production and shift planning
• Problem identification and solution engineering
• Manage and guide production staff through team leaders
• Performance management of direct reports, monitoring of performance management within department
• Reviewing and approving production instructions, validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and tools

Responsibilities
Planning and Unit Management * Provide technical and operational input into processes, procedures and policies

• Coordinate the communication, management, and implementation of strategic plans and monitor implementation
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and monitor Focus Factory operating budgets
• Ensure availability and optimal allocation of resources within unit
• Perform HR functions for optimal management of unit
• Empower subordinates through training, information sharing, coaching, feedback, appraisals, and delegation, to ensure the development of people, teams, and organisational capabilities
• Attend production, quality and safety meetings

Production Planning and Process Management * Ensure operational excellence with regards to safety, quality, and productivity of the Focus Factory, and its ability to deliver high levels of service to internal and external customers

• Manage people, materials, equipment, business and manufacturing processes to deliver Factory performance objectives, as measured by factory KPI's
• Ensure compliance with policies/procedures for shift rotation, vacation scheduling, and training to meet business needs including peak production periods
• Manage the development and implementation of daily production schedule to ensure high levels of OTIF to internal and external customers
• Ensure effective implementation of new technology and products
• Implement TPM and other continuous improvement programs
• Develop and implement CAPEX budgets
• Ensure integrity of business processes related to finished goods inventory replenishment, and new product introductions

Governance, Risk & Compliance * Ensure adherence and compliance to regulatory requirements

• Ensure that appropriate validations are completed as per validation requirements and schedule
• Initiate and set targets, and review GMP, quality and training needs

Skills Required
Background/experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Pharmacy/ Engineering/ Chemistry with 10 years' related experience
• 3 - 5+ years' experience in a management role
• 5 - 8+ years' experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Project Management experience

Specific job skills * Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Problem solving and solution engineering
• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
• Coaching, leadership and mentoring
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies * Offering Insights

• Making Decisions
• Managing Performance
• Customer Awareness
• Developing Others

Aspen fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and will make decisions in line with this ethos.
Applications must apply on Direct Hire: https://aspen.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities
Closing date: 2 February 2026

Skills Required