Production Shift Manager at GlaxoSmithKline

Ref No: 141022-2
Location: Agbara
Reporting To: Packaging Manager

Job Purpose/Scope

•     To provide overall direction to production scheduling, dispensing, manufacturing and packaging team in a value stream concept in (Over the Counter) OTC value stream
•     To be responsible for the effective management of all activities/functions related to production process/equipment validation, production equipment calibration and new process installation and transfer

Key Responsibilities

•     Ensure the generation and effective treatment of Picklist, Batch records and Work Orders
•     Control product cost through effective labor utilization and pragmatic equipment and facilities management
•     Supervise the disposal of all controlled substance / drugs in line with existing regulations
•     Actively participate in all production activities involved in New Product Introduction, New Packaging Material Development and New Process Installation
•     Coordinate all manufacturing and packaging process / equipment validation in accordance with Validation Master Plan. This includes data generation, collation and logical interpretation
•     Ensure timely calibration of all production equipment and ensure appropriate actions are taken on out of order equipment
•     Provide effective technical training to all production personnel on technical aspects of manufacturing and GMP
•     Regularly review and/or update SOPs to reflect current practices within the production areas
•     Support and ensure compliance to QMS and EHS policies and standards in order to minimize accidents and quality failures

Qualifications, Experience

•     Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with not less than three (3) years of working experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research & Development or Quality Assurance preferably in a multinational environment
•     Sound Knowledge of statistical tools, numerate skills, good logic and good interpersonal relationship are a must for the job holder
•     Second degree in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Chemistry, as well as Computer Literacy will be a clear advantage

Competencies

•     Ability to plan and organize production processes
•     Relevant production knowledge and management skills in a pharmaceutical setting
•     Performance and result-oriented with sound leadership qualities for effective supervision
•     Excellent communication skills
•     Good initiative, drive & confidence in problem solving
•     Leadership and team building
•     Ability to apply Operational Excellence principles of Process Management and Lean Manufacturing