Production Manager

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end production operations, from production planning to batch execution and dispatch readiness.
• Ensure brand quality, speed, and vision-high output.
• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet business requirements.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing production teams (70+) while maintaining discipline and accountability.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain for smooth plant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, reduce downtime, improve yield, and minimize wastage.
• Monitor manpower utilization, machine efficiency, and production KPIs.
• Investigate deviations, implement CAPA, and ensure timely closure of production-related observations.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Support technology transfer, process optimization, validation activities, and new product launches.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, operational excellence, and brand quality.

Preferred candidate profile:

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm with 14-15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in managing production operations for External Liquid Preparations and Tablet manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, WHO-GMP, Schedule M, GDP, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience in production planning, manpower management, and shop-floor operations.
• Capable of managing three-shift production while ensuring productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Experience in handling production documentation, including BMR, BPR, SOPs, and deviation investigations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Good understanding of OEE, process improvement, capacity utilization, and cost optimization.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with QA, QC, Warehouse, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills with a hands-on approach to shop-floor management.