Production manager

Role: Manager (M2) - Production

Location: Pithampur Unit-3

Reports To: Senior Manager / Plant Production Head

Experience Required: Min 15 years in Pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to regulatory-approved facilities (USFDA, MHRA, EU, etc.).

Specialization: Derma, Nasal, Liquid Oral dosage forms

Education:

B. Pharm / M. Pharm B. E. / B. Tech M. Sc. (Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related disciplines)

Key Expectations

Production Management

Execute manufacturing and filling activities as per plan. Achieve production targets and schedule adherence. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities. Handle SAP, Viva, e BMR/EBR, and PAS-X MES systems.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with c GMP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements. Maintain audit readiness for USFDA, MHRA, EU, WHO, etc. Manage deviations, investigations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, and market complaints. Support validation, qualification, and technology transfer activities.

Operational Excellence

Improve productivity, yield, and cycle times. Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. Reduce manufacturing costs (COGM, CCPC). Lead waste reduction and process optimization projects.

Equipment & Facility Management

Ensure equipment reliability and uptime. Coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown management. Support automation, digitization, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Participate in expansion and modification projects.

Safety & EHS

Promote zero-accident culture. Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations. Drive safety observations and corrective actions.

People Leadership

Develop production teams through training and coaching. Conduct Gemba, SOP, and capability-building sessions. Manage performance, engagement, and succession planning.

Major KPIs

Safety

Zero Lost Time Accidents (LTA) Near-miss reporting and closure Safety observation closure rate

Quality

Right First Time (RFT) Deviation reduction CAPA closure compliance Audit observation management

Delivery

Schedule adherence OTIF manufacturing performance Batch release support timelines

Cost

COGM reduction CCPC reduction Yield improvement Cost-saving projects

Productivity

OEE improvement Throughput enhancement Cycle time reduction Capacity utilization

People

Training compliance Attrition control Succession readiness Employee engagement

Technical Competencies

c GMP & Regulatory Compliance Investigation & CAPA Validation & Qualification Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence Data Integrity & 21 CFR Part 11 Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies

Leadership & Team Building Decision Making Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Communication Skills Continuous Improvement Mindset