Production Manager

To lead and manage the end-to-end manufacturing operations of topical dosage forms (ointments, gels, lotions, creams), ensuring high-quality production, regulatory compliance, efficient resource utilization, and adherence to GMP, safety, and customer delivery timelines.

Role & responsibilities

1. Production Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing and packing activities for ointments, gels, lotions, and creams.
• Ensure execution of batches strictly as per approved BMR/BPR.
  

2. Production Planning & Resource Allocation

• Prepare machine-wise and area-wise daily/weekly production plans.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, packing materials, manpower, and machine readiness.
• Display and communicate next production plans clearly in all sections.
  

3. Productivity & Optimization

• Utilize machine, material, and manpower efficiently to maximize output.
• Implement campaign-based production for similar SKU sizes to reduce changeovers.
• Minimize machine idle time and breakdowns through proactive coordination with maintenance.
  

4. Quality, GMP & Documentation

• Maintain GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity standards across the production floor.
• Ensure SOP compliance by all personnel.
• Review and verify MFR, MBMR, MBPR, and executed batch records.
  

5. Yield, Wastage & Cost Control

• Monitor stage-wise yields and compare against standard yields.
• Take corrective actions to reduce wastage, rejection, and process losses.
  

6. Team Leadership

• Supervise executives, operators, and technical workforce.
• Ensure discipline, safety, and adherence to production protocols.
  

7. Material Coordination

• Prepare material requirement plans based on production schedules and sales orders.
• Coordinate with the Purchase Department to ensure timely material availability.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of semi-solid manufacturing (ointment, cream, gel, lotion).
• Knowledge of GMP, QMS, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical documentation.
• Production planning, resource optimization, and problem-solving ability.
• Leadership skills with team management capability.
• Good communication, analytical skills, and decision-making ability.

• Education:

  B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Tech (Chemical / Biotechnology) or equivalent.

• Experience:

  10-15 years in pharmaceutical topical/semi-solid manufacturing with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.