Production Manager

Job Scope:

• The Production Manager is responsible for the overall management of manufacturing operations in the plant, including all area and shifts, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality production. The role is part of the site leadership team and supports smooth operational performance across production and related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing & Operations Management:

• Manage overall production activities across working shifts (all manufacturing lines, as well as related projects).
• Ensure efficient, compliant and smooth manufacturing operations.
• Deliver production outputs aligned with quality, cost and timeline targets.
• Ensure products are produced and stored according to approved documentation.

2. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead production supervisors and support staff deliver best-in-class results (safety, quality, delivery and cost)
• Develop team capability, build skills, and support career growth.
• Drive engagement, motivation, and retention within the production team.
• Promote accountability and high-performance culture.

3.GMP & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance to GMDP/PICS, ISO 13485, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve production records before submission to QA.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with quality documentation and standards.
• Maintain audit readiness and support regulatory, certification inspections.

4.Operational Excellence & Cost Management

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs (e.g., MIP – Margin Improvement Program).
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and process performance through the use of Vantive Operating Management System, Lean Manufacturing principles and other supporting tools.
• Identify business indicators and use data to support decision-making.

5. Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage manufacturing budgets aligned with site strategy.
• Optimize use of labor, materials and equipment.
• Monitor output and cost performance, ensure delivery against financial targets.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Interface with manufacturing operations teams and stakeholders to ensure quality commitments are met
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Support overall site strategy and operational alignment.

7. Safety & Compliance

• Support and drive ISO14001 and ISO50001 compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all EHS policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree (MBA/ Master’s) is an advantage.
• At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing within an international environment, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing production teams.
• Strong experience in GMP-regulated environments and quality compliance.
• Solid knowledge of production operations, planning, and process optimization.
• Proven track record in team leadership, performance management, and staff development.
• Experience in continuous improvement (Lean/ Six Sigma) and cost optimization initiatives
• Good understanding of EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be able to show influence in a team environment, proven skills working with cross-functional teams and able to manage multiple projects.
• The ability to drive changes.
• Strong analytical/statistical problem-solving skills, teaching and presentation skills required.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Excellent reading, writing and verbal communication and platform skills in local language as well as English.