PRODUCTION MANAGER – PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
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PRODUCTION MANAGER – PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
RIELLS I VIABREA
At MCR International, we are looking for a Production Manager for a leading pharmaceutical multinational located in Riells i Viabrea. We seek professionals with experience in team management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement in regulated industrial environments.
Main Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor the performance of the technical production team, identifying training needs and promoting versatility to ensure smooth operations.
- Optimize production processes to enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and minimize waste.
- Manage resources and activities within the allocated budget for the production unit.
- Collaborate in medium- and long-term strategic planning with the supply chain team.
- Regularly review the production schedule with the unit team (planner, AQP, and engineer) to ensure overall coherence in activity levels, maintenance, and validations.
- Participate in daily APU meetings (+QDCI, DCM, VSB, among others).
- Design and implement performance improvement plans for the production unit, ensuring proper execution alongside the APU team.
- Provide guidance and support to technicians and operators on key topics such as quality, safety, and productivity.
- Ensure strict adherence to the production plan, guaranteeing timely deliveries and alignment with plant objectives.
- Coordinate process enhancements in collaboration with the PPM team, technicians, engineers, and quality analysts.
- Ensure the availability of raw materials and essential equipment for production.
- Track production progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
- Oversee inventory levels and manage supply orders to prevent disruptions.
- Contribute to defining the Quality Plan and establish corrective action plans for managing deviations and improving quality indicators.
- Plan and ensure compliance with personnel training in quality aspects, in coordination with APU and QA analysts.
- Analyze product losses within the production unit and implement action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct field monitoring of key processes.
- Manage quality events and CAPAs within the production unit.
- Participate in investigations related to critical deviations and customer claims.
- Ensure that production unit documentation is up to date and compliant with audit and regulatory requirements.
- Enforce adherence to procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards within the production unit.
- Define and execute security (PASS and HSE) action plans for the production unit.
- Promote and ensure compliance with safety measures within the APU team.
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure that the production unit team performs regular safety checks.
- Guarantee full implementation of action plans derived from safety event investigations.
- Ensure that the production process meets industry standards and safety regulations.
- Identify potential production issues and develop effective solutions.
- Prepare and present production reports to management, highlighting areas for improvement and proposing solutions.
Cross-Functional Responsibilities for People Managers
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations concerning labor laws, quality protocols, environmental protection, and workplace safety.
- Encourage the professional development of team members and actively participate in company-led talent management initiatives.
- Oversee the application of HSE procedures and instructions, ensuring the proper use of PPE and work equipment.
- Verify compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and requirements, ensuring the proper condition of work equipment and monitoring external contractors or visitors as needed.
- Report any workplace safety incidents, changes, or new requirements to the HSE or quality teams.
- Monitor production costs to ensure expenses, including consumables and overtime, remain within budget.
Within Their Scope of Responsibility in the Organization:
- Ensure that external parties working in their area comply with HSE requirements.
- Guarantee that the team has the necessary training, knowledge, and information to perform their work safely and in compliance with quality standards.
Requirements:
- Leadership: Capability to inspire and guide a team towards meeting production objectives.
- GMP Expertise: Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure adherence to industry regulations.
- Operations Management: Supervising workforce schedules, fostering a positive work environment, and implementing training initiatives.
- Collaboration: Working cohesively with colleagues to achieve common objectives.
- Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for engaging with employees, suppliers, and upper management.
- Issue Resolution: Detecting and addressing challenges that may arise in the production cycle.
- Project Coordination: Organizing, executing, and finalizing projects efficiently.
- Task Prioritization: Managing time effectively to meet deadlines and ensure seamless workflows.
- Precision and Accuracy: Maintaining high attention to detail to prevent mistakes in production processes.
- Flexibility: Ability to adjust to evolving regulations and operational demands.
- Technical Expertise: Understanding of manufacturing procedures and proficiency in industry-specific software.
- Workplace Safety: Upholding a secure work environment and enforcing safety standards.
- Quality Assurance: Verifying that products comply with required quality benchmarks and implementing control measures.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience in the production and packaging of pharmaceutical goods.