The Plant Audit Manager is responsible for planning, conducting, and overseeing internal audits across manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, ensuring data integrity, mitigating operational and financial risks, and driving continuous process improvement across plant operations.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute risk-based internal audits covering Production, Quality, Engineering, Stores, Inventory, and Finance functions.Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, SOP compliance, and adherence to approved business processes.Review compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards, ensuring audit readiness and identification of compliance gaps.Conduct audits of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods to verify stock accuracy, batch traceability, inventory reconciliation, and expiry management.Evaluate production processes, yield performance, Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), process deviations, and operational efficiencies.Assess Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems, including deviations, CAPA, change controls, and documentation integrity.Review manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, material consumption, overheads, and identify cost leakages and efficiency improvement opportunities.Prepare comprehensive audit reports with observations, root cause analysis, risk assessments,



and actionable recommendations while tracking timely closure of audit findings.Identify fraud indicators, support plant-level investigations, and recommend preventive and detective control measures.Collaborate with Plant Heads, Production, QA/QC, Stores, Engineering, and Finance teams to strengthen governance, improve processes, and support external audits and inspections.Qualification & ExperienceChartered Accountant (CA).Minimum 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Plant Audit, Manufacturing Audit, or Pharmaceutical Operations.Robust knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP, internal controls, and audit methodologies.Key CompetenciesInternal Audit & Risk ManagementPharmaceutical Manufacturing & GMP ComplianceInventory & Cost ControlData Integrity & Documentation ReviewAnalytical & Problem-Solving SkillsInvestigation & Root Cause AnalysisReport Writing & Stakeholder ManagementStrong Communication and Interpersonal SkillsKey DeliverablesPlant Audit Reports with actionable recommendationsCompliance & Regulatory Review ReportsInventory Verification & Variance Analysis ReportsCost Optimization & Process Improvement RecommendationsCAPA Monitoring and Closure TrackingKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely completion of planned auditsQuality and severity of audit observationsReduction in process deviations and compliance gapsImprovement in inventory accuracy and operational efficiencyTimely closure of audit findingsCost savings and risk mitigation initiatives

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