Production Incharge

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 12-15 LPA)

Production In-charge

GMP, revised Schedule M, and industry quality standards

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute production schedules to achieve output goals and optimal resource utilization.
• Oversee all stages of softgel manufacturing including gelatin and fill preparation, encapsulation, drying, polishing, sorting, and packing.
• Ensure continuous compliance with quality standards and manage in-process controls in collaboration with Quality Control teams.
• Supervise equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance; coordinate with engineering for servicing, repairs, and calibration.
• Monitor availability of raw materials and packaging components in partnership with warehouse and supply chain teams.
• Lead, train, and oversee production staff; reinforce safety, hygiene, and performance standards on the shop floor.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production documentation (BMR/BPR) aligned with ALCOA+ and cGMP requirements.
• Develop, review, and implement SOPs; support equipment and process validation activities.
• Investigate deviations, drive CAPA implementation, and maintain compliance records for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to support internal and external audits.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or related scientific qualification.
• 8-10 years of supervisory or managerial experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in soft gelatin capsule production.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, revised Schedule M guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in production planning, process optimization, and equipment oversight.
• Proven leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and decision-making ability.
• Hands-on understanding of validation, SOP development, deviation handling, and CAPA execution.
  

Nice-to-Have

• Experience supporting regulatory audits including WHO, USFDA, etc.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with advanced or automated softgel encapsulation technologies.
  

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations
• Soft Gelatin Capsule Production
• SOP
• GMP
• Team Leadership
• CAPA
• Process Compliance
• Pharmaceutical Production