Sr. Manager - Production Planning & Control from sterile/injectables

Role & responsibilities

To develop, execute, and monitor production planning and scheduling strategies for

pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring smooth operations, material availability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Reporting To Head-PPC

Geographic Location Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Education:

Experience & exposure Experience:

Key Responsibilities 

1.Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and oversee monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules based on Sales or Demand forecasts and inventory levels
• Monthly Production plan preparation based on pending export, tender orders and sales forecast. Create Plan order in SAP.
• Monitor Daily production plan VS Actual, incase of any deviation then discuss with production team
• Optimize batch planning to minimize changeovers and maximize equipment utilization.
• Track and monitor production performance, identifying and resolving issues.

2. Inventory & Material Management

• Inventory Monitoring and Product availability
• Ensure the availability of raw materials, excipients, and packaging materials by coordinating with procurement and warehouse teams.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock situations.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to forecast material requirements based on production schedules.

3. Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Cross Function teams like Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC),

Warehouse, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless production flow.

• Communicate production status, changes, and challenges to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure compliance with global standards.
• Coordinate with PDD team for New Product Development & review existing.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to GMP, WHO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for production schedules, material planning, and deviations.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary production planning data.

Preferred candidate profile

Exposure Strong background in sterile/injectable formulations is mandatory.

Key Skills Required

• Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, WHO and other pharmaceutical regulations.
• Proficiency in SAP
• Analytical skills for demand forecasting and production efficiency improvement.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.