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Production Manager
Position Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality products. This role supervises production personnel, monitors performance against production schedules, enforces current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager serves as a key link between production staff and management, ensuring operations align with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise daily manufacturing operations, including staff scheduling, workflow coordination, and production line oversight.
- Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with cGMP and applicable regulatory standards.
- Train, coach, and mentor production employees to ensure proper execution of manufacturing processes and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor production schedules, resource utilization, and output to meet operational goals and timelines.
- Review and approve batch records, logs, and production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to resolve deviations, discrepancies, and out-of-specification results.
- Support investigations, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and root cause analysis activities.
- Promote and enforce workplace safety practices while maintaining a clean and compliant manufacturing environment.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
- Ensure equipment is maintained in a validated, calibrated, and operational condition.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and cross-functional meetings related to production activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical, cosmetic, food, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing processes, documentation practices, and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP or manufacturing systems preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
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