Manager - Production - Pharma Industry

Company Profile:

The company is the Head Office & Global Manufacturing Site of a USA based company, a world leader in Gelatin Capsules the Machine Division manufactures laboratory scale Pharma machines. Over 95% of sales are North America, the EU & Japan.

Position : Manager Production.

Principal thrust area:

- Achieve targets for Output, Quality, Cost and Delivery Date through optimum use of manpower, material and machines.

- You will be responsible for the preparation of gelatin solution and colouring; 3 dip moulding production lines operating on 24 hours basis; drying area; visual inspection and packing of finished product. Additionally, you will be responsible for packing operations for products purchased from sister company.

Key Deliverables:

- Plan and execute production activities based on the Production Dispatch Schedule (PDS) issued by the Sales team in the USA and EU. PDS is based on plant capacity.

- Maintain and improve control over process parameters to increase saleable product yield.

- Work with cross-functional teams for work related to capsule production, dispatch and complaints.

- Maintenance of ISO, GMP and good documentation practices. Preparing MIS reports.

- Work with the Utility team for daily breakdown and preventive maintenance related activities.

- Lead monthly Production Department meeting with overseas Director. Coordinate communication with US and EU sales teams.

- Coordinate with the Engineering team on new equipment and process improvement projects for increasing output and improving quality.

- Interest in developing new colors and sizes of our products and qualifying new suppliers.

- Overall handling of issues that arise with a workforce of 20+ permanent workmen and 80+ contract workmen in coordination with the HR Team.

- Annual goal setting, appraisal and training & development of direct reports for efficiency, & growth.

Competencies:

Technical Competencies:

- Knowledge of Production Planning and Control

- Analytical & decision-making.

- Techno commercial knowledge.

- Quality conscious.

- Good GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

- Excellent written & verbal English communication.

Behavioural Competencies:

- Leadership Skills (decision making and people development)

- Time management & drive for consistent results.

- Cross-functional team working.

- Customer centric.

- Detailed oriented.

Reporting to: Reporting to the Plant Head

Outstation candidate should be ready to relocate

For outstation bachelors, Company provides a subsidized bachelor's flat with a cook Relocation allowance is offered.

What's in it for You:

- Opportunity to work at the Head Office location.

- Intimate small company culture.

- Company value programs

- Employee events like festival celebrations, family fun events etc.

- Five days working (alternate weeks).

- Medical Insurance for spouse and children.

- Housing accommodation for Bachelors & family.