SUMMARY

Job Title: Production Manager Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Department: Production

Reports To: Plant Head / Operations Head

Job Summary The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met with high quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement, and ensures adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards .

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control
Plan and execute production schedules to meet business and customer requirements
Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials
Monitor production performance, yields, and downtime
Coordinate with Planning, QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse

Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, data integrity, and regulatory guidelines (USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO, etc.)
Review and approve batch manufacturing and packing records
Handle deviations, OOS/OOT, change controls, and CAPA in coordination with QA
Lead and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and officers
Ensure adequate training on SOPs, GMP, safety, and operational excellence




Manage shift operations and workforce planning
Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

Safety, EHS & Housekeeping
Ensure compliance with EHS policies and safety standards
Promote 5S, lean manufacturing, and safe work practices
Investigate and address incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control
Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
Improve productivity, cycle time, and yield
Support technology transfers, scale-up, and new product introductions

Qualifications

Education
B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc (Chemistry or relevant discipline)

Experience
6 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Minimum 3 5 years in a Production Manager / Senior Production role

Skills & Competencies
Solid knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
Excellent understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
Leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Solid communication and cross-functional coordination abilities
Ability to manage high-pressure production environments

Work Workplace
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
Shift and extended-hour support as required

📌 Production Manager Waddhamna Nagpur (India)
🏢 Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities
📍 India