Role: Manager (M2) - Production

Location: Pithampur Unit-3

Reports To: Senior Manager / Plant Production Head

Experience Required: Min 15 years in Pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to regulatory-approved facilities (USFDA, MHRA, EU, etc.).

Specialization: Derma, Nasal, Liquid Oral dosage forms

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm

B.E. / B.Tech

M.Sc. (Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related disciplines) Key Expectations

Production Management

Execute manufacturing and filling activities as per plan.

Achieve production targets and schedule adherence.

Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities.

Handle SAP, Viva, eBMR/EBR, and PAS-X MES systems.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with cGMP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain audit readiness for USFDA, MHRA, EU, WHO, etc.

Manage deviations, investigations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, and market complaints.

Support validation, qualification, and technology transfer activities.

Operational Excellence

Improve productivity, yield, and cycle times.

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Reduce manufacturing costs (COGM, CCPC).

Lead waste reduction and process optimization projects.

Equipment & Facility Management

Ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

Coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown management.

Support automation, digitization, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.





Participate in expansion and modification projects.

Safety & EHS

Promote zero-accident culture.

Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.

Drive safety observations and corrective actions.

People Leadership

Develop production teams through training and coaching.

Conduct Gemba, SOP, and capability-building sessions.

Manage performance, engagement, and succession planning. Major KPIs

Safety

Zero Lost Time Accidents (LTA)

Near-miss reporting and closure

Safety observation closure rate

Quality

Right First Time (RFT)

Deviation reduction

CAPA closure compliance

Audit observation management

Delivery

Schedule adherence

OTIF manufacturing performance

Batch release support timelines

Cost

COGM reduction

CCPC reduction

Yield improvement

Cost-saving projects

Productivity

OEE improvement

Throughput enhancement

Cycle time reduction

Capacity utilization

People

Training compliance

Attrition control

Succession readiness

Employee engagement

Technical Competencies cGMP & Regulatory Compliance

Investigation & CAPA

Validation & Qualification

Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

Data Integrity & 21 CFR Part 11

Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies

Leadership & Team Building

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

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