Overview
Drive the implementation of production activities and take accountability for the meeting of production targets
Ensure OTIF delivery within cost budgets
Lead and drive outputs of the following units: Production, QC, HC, Production Planning and Maintenance
Responsibilities
Production Management

Manage, organise, control and supervise all aspects of the site in line with company policies and procedures
Ensure the timely supply of quality products to customers
Ensure that proper maintenance is carried out on equipment, utilities and manufacturing areas

Risk Management and Compliance

Ensure that production documentation is GMP and legislation-compliant, on-time and reviewed prior to approval
Implement / support risk-based approaches for manufacturing operations and equipment

Quality and Continuous Improvement

Oversee the development and implementation of, and adherence to, SOPs in the department and ensure GMP compliance
Ensure the areas of the department meet hygiene and cleanliness standards and that equipment / process validations are performed
Ensure that products are produced and stored according to appropriate documentation to obtain required quality
Support QA / QC in quality investigations and represent the department during inspections and audits, as and when required
Explore competitor activity, market trends and new initiatives
Motivate, train and develop departmental heads and their direct reports
Agree business plans and performance targets with department managers and monitor these, taking necessary corrective actions 

Organisational Support & Function Management

Manage, organise, control and supervise the process of approved capital expenditure, ensuring financial, conceptual and phasing objectives are achieved in line with company policy
Participate in the development and lead the implementation of the strategic vision and direction for business-critical functions across SA, as well as all related plans, policies and      procedures
Perform financial and human resources functions to ensure optimal management of function and reporting units and leaders
Manage collaboration and coordination between reporting units
Maintain / support positive customer engagements and problem resolution
Manage the site within agreed budgets

Requirements
Skills Required
Background/experience

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Engineering
10 years’ related experience with strong manufacturing experience
Managing a strategic production site (ideally in a pharmaceutical environment)
Management of projects in an international context
Proven leadership capability and managerial experience at a senior level

Specific job skills

In-depth insight into pharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmaceutical standards / compliance
Deep understanding of quality, operations and logistics
People and departmental management

Competencies

Translating Strategy
Interpreting and Internalising Information
Offering Insights
Making Decisions
Managing Performance
Customer Awareness

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