Job Purpose

Lead pharmaceutical plant operations to achieve production, quality, cost and delivery targets while ensuring GMP compliance and efficient use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Plant Operations

• Plan, coordinate and oversee production to meet output, quality and delivery targets.
• Manage manpower, materials and capacity; coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, QA/QC and Engineering to resolve operational issues.

Quality & GMP Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with GMP, SOPs, batch documentation and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Coordinate investigations, CAPA and change control with QA/QC, and support GMP audits and inspections.

People & Equipment Management

• Lead plant teams through clear responsibilities, performance management and technical and GMP training.
• Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance, calibration and qualification; propose necessary upgrades and investments.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Control operating budgets and production costs; improve productivity, reduce waste and minimize downtime.
• Analyze plant performance, implement improvement plans and report results, risks and recommendations to senior management.

 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• Proven leadership experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a Plant Director, Deputy Plant Director, Production Manager or equivalent.
• Practical experience in GMP compliance, quality systems and pharmaceutical production processes.
• Experience with GMP audits, inspections or plant upgrades is preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational policies, GMP standards and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Strong production planning, resource management, leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proactive, results-driven and decisive, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.