Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
General Duties:

• The duties of Production Manager are defined according to SA GMP Guide.
• Ensure the timely supply of quality product to our customers
• Ensure that production relevant documentation is GMP compliant, on-time and reviewed prior to approval
• Ensure that products are produced and stored according to the appropriate documentation in order to obtain the required quality
• Implement/support risk-based approaches for all manufacturing aspects, operations and equipment within the department
• Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in the department
• Ensure the areas of the department meet hygiene and cleanliness standards i.e. ensure that cleaning is appropriate and efficient according to production needs
• Ensure appropriate validation for equipment and processes are performed in the area of responsibility
• Ensure that adequate maintenance is carried out on all equipment, utilities and the manufacturing areas
• Support QA in all department-relevant quality investigations, for example product recalls, complaint investigation, deviations, OOS and change controls
• Ensure that there is a system in operation within the department to facilitate the inspection, investigation and taking of samples in order to monitor factors which may affect product quality
• Represent the department during inspections and audits

Budget & Cost Control:

• Develop and control the financial budget for the department
• Control and optimize the cost within the department
• Set quality and performance KPI's for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency
• Continuously improve processes to introduce World Class Manufacturing practices within the business
• Develop strategic roadmap for the department to meet market and business requirements for the present and future conditions
• Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements. Included in this will be the improvement of product yield.

People Management:

• Manage all personnel in the department and provide ongoing performance feedback to staff as and when required
• Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as required by the various job functions
• Ensure best working practices within the department
• Set quality and performance KPI's for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency

Quality Management:

• Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the Quality Management System for the department
• Ensure compliance to all QM controlled processes and documents
• Represent the department during inspections and audit

Job Requirements:

• Scientific degree; preferably B. Pharm/BSc. Micro/ BSc Operations Management/ BSc Industrial Engineering
• Skills Matrix "Production Manager" role for local SOP's
• At least 10 years production experience as production manager on Senior Management Level
• Strong management experience
• Strong manufacturing process understanding
• Experience in continuous improvement techniques
• Can-do attitude
• Pharmaceutical Industry experience

Skills Required