Head - Production - Pharma

Role Overview:

To lead the Production function of the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and ensure safe, efficient and timely manufacturing of products in compliance with WHO-GMP, approved procedures, validated processes and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage all Production activities and achieve production targets as per approved plans.

- Ensure strict compliance with WHO-GMP, SOPs, BMR/BPR, GDP and data-integrity requirements.

- Ensure manufacturing is performed as per approved and validated processes.

- Monitor production efficiency, yield, productivity, capacity utilization and batch cycle time.

- Ensure proper documentation, reconciliation, line clearance and status identification.

- Manage production deviations, investigations, CAPA and Change Controls in coordination with QA.

- Support process validation, cleaning validation, equipment qualification and regulatory/customer audits.

- Ensure adequate manpower, training, competency and discipline within the Production team.

- Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Warehouse, Supply Chain, EHS and other functions for smooth operations.

- Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, waste reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene and environmental requirements.

- Maintain a strong culture of GMP, quality, safety and operational excellence.