Assistant Manager - Production

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing day-to-day production operations to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets. You will develop and implement production schedules to ensure timely product delivery while ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance with USFDA regulations. Your role will involve maintaining and ensuring compliance with USFDA, WHO, and other regulatory standards in all production processes. You will coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to prepare for and manage regulatory audits, inspections, and proper documentation of manufacturing processes. Leading, mentoring, and training the production team will be essential to ensure optimal performance and awareness of regulatory requirements. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork among the team members. Identifying and implementing process optimizations to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality will be part of your responsibilities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Quality Control (QC), and Supply Chain to resolve production-related issues is crucial. Additionally, you will be accountable for maintaining and calibrating production equipment and facilities, implementing safety protocols, managing inventory of raw materials, and preparing and managing the production budget to optimize costs without compromising quality. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a managerial role is required, along with proven experience in a USFDA-regulated environment. Knowledge of cGMP, CAPA, and regulatory submissions is essential. Your technical and functional skills should include a strong understanding of pharmaceutical production processes, familiarity with validation protocols, exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.,