About the Role
Our client, a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer dedicated to producing high-quality medicines, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor for their facility in **East London, Eastern Cape**. This role is crucial for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). You will lead a team of production operators, guiding them in executing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a productive workflow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance. This is a hands‑on role requiring active engagement with the production floor and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage day-to-day pharmaceutical production activities, ensuring targets are met efficiently and effectively.
- Lead, train, and motivate a team of production operators to achieve optimal performance and safety.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes are conducted in strict compliance with GMP, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and regulatory guidelines.
- Monitor production equipment and processes, identifying and resolving any operational issues or deviations promptly.
- Oversee the accurate documentation of all production activities, batch records, and equipment logs.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Participate in quality investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
- Manage material flow and inventory within the production area, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence on the production floor.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
- In-depth knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical production processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
- Strong understanding of process validation and quality control principles.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in using manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is an advantage.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work shifts and flexible hours as required by production schedules.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment in **East London, Eastern Cape**.
Benefits
- Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and ample opportunities for career advancement within the pharmaceutical industry.
- We provide a supportive work environment focused on employee development and well‑being.
- This role is based at our state‑of‑the‑art facility in **East London, Eastern Cape**.
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