Senior Manager - Production (API/Advanced Intermediates)

Role Overview:

Royal Pharma is seeking a Senior Manager - Production to oversee and manage manufacturing operations at our new API/Advanced Intermediates facility. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth plant operations, production efficiency, compliance, and team leadership to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Oversee daily API/Advanced Intermediates production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources, manpower, and equipment for cost-effective operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive process improvements.

2. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure production activities comply with cGMP, FDA, WHO, and other regulatory standards.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to maintain product quality and resolve deviations.
• Handle regulatory inspections, audits, and documentation related to production.

3. Safety & Environment

• Implement and enforce SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) protocols to maintain a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with effluent management and sustainability initiatives.

4. Process Optimization & Cost Control

• Drive initiatives to improve yields, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices to optimize production processes.

5. Team Management & Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of production supervisors, engineers, and operators.
• Conduct training programs for team competency development and skill enhancement.

6. Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams for smooth operations.
• Prepare reports on production efficiency, downtime, and process improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

✔ Qualification : B.Tech ( Chemical )

✔18-25 years experience in API/Advanced Intermediates production and scale-up.

✔ Experience in GMP, FDA, EMA, and EHS regulations.

✔ Problem-solving skills for process troubleshooting and efficiency improvement.

✔ Leadership and team management capabilities.

✔ Strong knowledge of equipment, reactors, and automation in API manufacturing.

Location: Boisar, Tarapur- Mumbai/Maharashtra

Reporting to: Site Head/Plant Head

Experience: 20+ years in API/Advanced Intermediates manufacturing, with at least 10+ years in a managerial role.

Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech. / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Full-time