Role Summary
The Assistant Production Manager will support the Production Head in running day-to-day API manufacturing operations. The role owns production planning, shift leadership, cGMP compliance on the shop floor, and continuous improvement in yield, cycle time and cost.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and execute monthly production schedules for multi-product API blocks in line with sales and dispatch requirements
• Lead and allocate manpower across shifts (production officers, chemists, operators) and ensure smooth shift handovers
• Ensure batches are executed as per approved BMR/BPR and SOPs; review and close batch records on time
• Handle deviations, investigations, CAPA and change controls in coordination with QA
• Monitor yields, cycle times, solvent consumption and recovery; drive improvement projects
• Support scale-up, process validation and technology transfer from R&D; to plant
• Coordinate with QC, QA, Engineering, Stores and Planning for uninterrupted operations
• Prepare for and participate in WHO-GMP, regulatory and customer audits; ensure timely audit compliance




• Enforce EHS and process safety practices, including PPE, permit systems and safe handling of hazardous chemicals
• Train and develop production staff on SOPs, cGMP and safety

Qualifications & Experience
• M.Sc / B.Sc Chemistry or B.E / B.Tech Chemical Engineering
• 5–8 years of experience in API / Bulk Drug manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or shift in-charge role
• Hands-on knowledge of reactors, centrifuges, filters, dryers (FBD, VTD, RCVD), distillation and solvent recovery
• Strong understanding of cGMP, GDP and data integrity (ALCOA+)
• Exposure to WHO-GMP, EU-GMP or customer audits preferred
• Good communication in English, Gujarati and Hindi

What We Offer
• Attractive compensation, commensurate with experience
• A leadership role in a growing, quality-focused organization
• Direct exposure to scale-up, current product introductions and regulated-market audits

How

📌 Assistant Production Manager – API Manufacturing (Rajkot)
🏢 TIVAN SCIENCES PRIVATE
📍 Rajkot