Production Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Production Operation Manager oversees the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing cycle, workforce planning, output, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage daily production planning, manpower deployment, and workflow.
• Ensure GMP standards are strictly applied.
• Coordinate production with QA/QC, R&D, warehouse, and engineering team.
• Drive production performance KPI (yield, rejection rate, downtime).
• Oversee machine capacity utilization and production cost control.
• Lead investigations for deviation, breakdown, and process failure.
• Manage training, discipline, and performance of production staff.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and compliance in the plant.

Main Requirements:

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–7 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing; at least 2 years in management role.
• Knowledge of tablet, capsule, filling, or packaging line operations.
• Strong leadership and process improvement ability.