Manage and supervise the manufacturing/packing of products
Manage production frontline staff and drive shift production performance against key metrics
Ensure production problems are identified and solved
Deliver planned production output and achieve plan adherence goal
Deliver operational efficiencies and reduce unplanned downtime
Performance management of direct reports, monitoring of performance management within section
Support pharmaceutical responsibility if a qualified pharmacist.
Planning and Section Management
Provide input into operational planning of section, and prioritization of objectives.
Provide input into, interpret, and execute policies and procedures.
Provide input into and manage budgets and resource requirements for section.
Plan daily and weekly activities of section
Provide daily coaching and supervision for section.
Manage staff performance to achieve right efficiency, good quality and SHE goals through company performance management.
Implement top loss and waste management programs, to achieve targets.
Production Preparation
Monitor the execution of production plans and take corrective measures where necessary.
Obtain support from Functional Heads to meet Production targets, where required.
Develop and implement contingency plans to manage risk.
Prepare shift and overtime schedules.
Conduct pre shift and handover meetings.
Plan changeovers with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Review equipment/ machines on shift to ensure optimal efficiency.
Ensure that production score boards are updated daily.
Compliance Checks
Ensure GMP and GDP compliance of Production operations.
Monitor room performance to compliance requirements.
Perform checks to ensure correct setup and operation of equipment and cleanliness of Plant as per SOP
Governance & Risk
Provide input for improvement of risk-based compliance systems.
Monitor implementation and correct own and/or team compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Skills Required
Background / Experience
National Certification (N4-N6) or Trade Tested Artisan with 2-4 yearsxe2x80x99 related experience degree or equivalent qualification in Science (Chemistry, Microbiology) or Engineering (Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Process), or equivalent industry experience.
Aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing process and automated packing experience
Specific job skills
Comprehensive knowledge in the application of Qualification and Validation principles pertaining to aseptically filled products.
Knowledge of control and instrumentation systems, electrical systems and reading of electrical diagrams
Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives.