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
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
Requirements
Background/experience
Minimum of Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree preferred, ideally in Pharmacy/ Engineering/ Chemistry with 10 yearsxe2x80x99 related experience
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Project Management experience
Management of business initiatives
8-10 years of proven leadership capability and managerial experience at a senior level
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
Accountability & Decision Rights
Develop, communicate, manage and implement corporate and divisional strategic plans and budgets, policies and procedures
Independent decisions relating to: * Design and implementation of strategy for programmes/ processes
Interpretation and execution of and recommendations on policy/ procedure related modifications
Short and long term department schedules, quality, compliance and resource allocation
Operation objectives and work plans, and delegation of assignments