Position: Asst./Dy. Manager - Production

Location: Vapi

Experience: 10-15 Years

Industries: Pharma - API

Responsibilities

- Production Planning Control: Execute production plans in line with monthly/weekly schedules.
- Batch progress monitoring: Monitor batch progress and ensure adherence to timelines and yield targets.
- Optimize manpower, equipment, and resources for efficient operations.
- Coordinate with PPC/Management for any change in production priorities.
- Batch Execution Process Monitoring: Supervise end-to-end batch manufacturing activities.
- Ensure critical process parameters are followed as per BMR/BPR.
- Monitor yield, cycle time, and process efficiency.
- Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Shop Floor Management: Lead shift operations and ensure proper manpower deployment.
- Maintain discipline, productivity, and operational control on shop floor.
- Ensure housekeeping, 5S, and audit readiness of production areas.
- Quality Compliance: Ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve batch records, logbooks, and production documents.
- Handle QMS systems (Deviation, CAPA, Change Control, OOS) within timelines.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure closure of observations.
- Coordination with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with QA, QC, Engineering, EHS, and Stores for smooth operations.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, utilities, and equipment readiness.




- Coordinate for in-process testing and validation activities.
- Engineering Maintenance Interface: Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance activities are executed with minimal impact on production.
- Support equipment qualification, calibration, and shutdown activities.
- Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement of equipment performance.
- Team Management Development: Supervise and guide executives, officers, and operators.
- Conduct training on SOPs, GMP, safety, and process improvements.
- Evaluate team performance and build second-line leadership.
- Safety EHS Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to safety practices and PPE usage.
- Identify hazards and implement corrective/preventive measures.
- Promote secure working culture on shop floor.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Improve yield, reduce cycle time, and minimize rework/rejection.
- Support implementation of lean practices and efficiency.

Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of API/Pharma manufacturing processes
- Understanding of batch processing, reactions, filtration, drying, etc.
- Knowledge of GMP / cGMP and regulatory expectations
- Experience in handling QMS systems
- Basic understanding of engineering systems and utilities

Required Qualification: B.Sc/M.Sc/B.E/B.Tech - Chemical

Key Skills

- Api Manufacturing
- Usfda
- Mhra
- Qa/qc

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