Production Manager

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Overview Designation Experience No. of Openings Production Manager 4 1

Description

The Role: To lead and oversee the complete production operations of both the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic manufacturing plants by ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

The Production

Head will be responsible for production planning, manpower management, process optimization, capacity utilization, and achieving production targets through effective leadership of Production Supervisors Key responsibilities:

1. Production Operations Management -Lead and oversee daily production activities for both Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic manufacturing plants. -Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. -Allocate resources, manpower, and equipment to maximize productivity and plant utilization. -Monitor production output, efficiency, and adherence to production plans.
2. Leadership & Team Management -Lead, mentor, and develop Production Supervisors and production teams across both plants. -Define production targets and monitor team performance through regular reviews. -Build a culture of accountability, discipline, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. -Ensure adequate manpower planning and succession planning for production functions.
3. Production Planning & Coordination -Coordinate with PPC, Stores, Purchase, QA, QC, Warehouse, Maintenance, and -Dispatch to ensure uninterrupted production.



-Review daily production plans and prioritize manufacturing based on business requirements. -Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packing materials, machinery, and manpower.
4. Process Improvement & Productivity -Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce manufacturing cycle time, and optimize resource utilization. -Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. -Monitor production KPIs and drive corrective actions for performance improvement.
5. Quality & Compliance -Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with GMP, SOPs, Batch Manufacturing -Records (BMR), and applicable regulatory requirements. -Support QA and QC in investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and CAPA implementation. -Ensure production documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready. -Prepare both plants for customer audits and future WHO-GMP certification.
6. Operational Excellence -Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), production efficiency, and manufacturing losses. -Reduce production downtime through effective coordination with Engineering and Maintenance teams. -Minimize product rejections, rework, wastage, and process deviations.



-Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing performance.
7. Safety & Compliance -Ensure adherence to EHS, GMP, and workplace safety practices across both plants. -Promote secure handling of materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes. -Ensure production personnel comply with hygiene and safety requirements.
8. Reporting & Performance Monitoring -Review daily, weekly, and monthly production reports. -Monitor production KPIs, capacity utilization, manpower efficiency, and manufacturing costs. -Present operational performance and improvement initiatives to senior management. Required qualification and skills: -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial -Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field. -10–15 years of production experience in Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing industries. -Minimum 5 years of experience in a production leadership role managing multiple production lines or manufacturing units. -Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing processes. -Experience with GMP, WHO-GMP, ISO standards, documentation, and regulatory compliance. -Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, batch manufacturing, and process optimization. -Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. -Strong leadership, people management, communication, and decision-making skills. -Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office, and manufacturing reporting tools.

📌 Production Manager (India)
🏢 Vimson Derma
📍 India