Production Manager

Responsibilities:
Production planning and delivery

• Compile weekly production plans in accordance with customer requirements
• Plan, coordinate and supervise all production activities to meet output and quality targets
• Approve production instructions and ensure their strict implementation
• Ensure that products are manufactured, filled and stored as per the respective documentation
• Monitor raw material usage and coordinate with procurement to maintain adequate stock levels

Compliance and quality

• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, ISO and SAHPRA regulatory requirements
• Ensure that the production records are evaluated and signed off by an authorised person
• Ensure proper retention of records
• Maintain quarantine area effectively
• Oversee the inspection, investigation and taking of samples to monitor/ evaluate factors which may affect product quality
• Monitor and control the manufacturing environment

Equipment, plant and safety

• Ensure routine maintenance and inspections on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee commissioning and decommissioning of equipment
• Keep accurate records of monitoring period for new equipment
• Enforce health and safety protocols and conduct regular audits and risk assessments, inclusive of checking status of premises and equipment
• Maintain plant hygiene / cleanliness

People

• Lead and develop production staff, ensuring proper training and performance management

Job Objectives:

• The Production Manager must ensure the continuing suitability and efficiency of the Quality System and all GMP compliances.
• Ensure continuity in operations
• The Production Manager must participate in management reviews regarding effective implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the Quality System.
• The monitoring and control of the manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements:

• A relevant or aligned Bachelors degree
• 6 - 8 years experience in the health/pharmaceutical industry in a production and manufacturing facility with management experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Accountabilities:

• Strategic and Operational Management
• Report on performance by tracking business performance against targets, identifying progress and areas of concern, identifying and implementing improvement measures, and drafting reports

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