Deputy Manager, Manufacturing Injectables (Unit Planner)

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to align production plans.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to avoid delays and ensure timely product delivery.
• Ensure planning aligns with cGMP, regulatory requirements (e.g., USFDA, EMA, WHO), and internal quality standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve production flow and reduce lead times.
• Prepare production reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior management.
• Manage material requirement planning (MRP) to ensure raw material availability.
• Participate in capacity planning and long-term production strategy development.
• Ensure documentation and planning systems (e.g., SAP, ERP) are up to date and accurate.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or related field; MBA/Supply Chain certification is a plus.
• 5–10 years of experience in production planning in pharmaceutical manufacturing (formulations).
• Strong understanding of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or related field; MBA/Supply Chain certification is a plus.
  

Experience:

• 8 –12 years of experience in production planning in pharmaceutical manufacturing (formulations).
  

Skills:

• Knowledge of injectable manufacturing & packing process - Expert
• ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). - Proficient
• GMP Compliance & Documentation - Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory norms (USFDA, EU, WHO) - Intermediate
• Accurate and detailed record-keeping of every step in the injectable manufacturing & packing process - Proficient
• Ensuring all manufacturing equipment is calibrated and working within required parameters - Proficient
• Identifying and resolving issues with manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal downtime - Proficient