Job title : LCO Manager
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 04, 2025
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Key Job Outputs :
Responsible for personnel adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements, hygiene and good housekeeping.Ensure compliance to GMP / SOP and regulatory requirementsResponsible for adherence to the Quality Management System :Manage deviations in terms of initiation, investigation and closure when necessaryCAPAs are initiated, implemented and closed on time with CAPA effective monitoring.Implementing change through the change control system.Participate in quality risk management activitiesResponsible for the implementation, refinement and execution of the production planResponsible for communicating the production plan and ensuring that all the direct reports understand the planResponsible for managing the ordering of raw materials required for your department in order in alignment with the production plan.Responsible for material transactions to maintain lot genealogyResponsible for schedule adherenceResponsible for monitoring and updating output with visual performance measurements and internal communicationLiaise with stakeholders in planning, packing, manufacturing and engineering to ensure the optimum availability of resources (plant, materials, people) for efficient production.Responsible for scheduling the availability of machinery for planned preventative maintenance (PPM)Manage the completion and submission of batch manufacturing / packing records to Quality Assurance departmentAll queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possible timeframe.A professional attitude is displayed when responding to customers’ needs.To manage and report against SLAs for internal and external customers.To create, promote and deliver continuous improvement surrounding production activities.Responsible for monitoring waste levels against targets.Identify the root cause of waste (materials, time, rejects, re-works, overtime etc) and implement an action plan.Initiate and manage waste reduction initiatives.Review of production variancesMaximize machine uptime by reducing downtime related to changeovers times, and breakdownsIdentify resource requirements to ensure availability to meet the plan within standardsCommunicates and use team meetings for information sharingEncourage improvement suggestionsEnsure that company standards are metEnsure that new incumbents are put through induction trainingEnsure compliance with OSH Act requirementsTo delegate or ensure training of direct reports on operational procedures (e.g. machinery, instrumentation, ERP system) in line with the training plan and skills matrixManage the compilation of skills matrix for the departmentManage staff morale by monitoring timekeeping and absenteeismManage the Recruitment and Selection of staffPromote a healthy IR environmentManage records (e.g. medical certificates, disciplinary records, overtime authorization etc) according to company’s policyEnsure compliance to company policies and proceduresRequirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)Managerial qualification will be advantageousTwo years production experience is essentialProduction / Manufacturing jobs