Production Manager at Dele Pharmaceuticals

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Control:

• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for IV fluids.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and utilities.
• Monitor production output against targets and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Minimize downtime, wastage, and production losses.

GMP & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, WHO guidelines, NAFDAC regulations, and SOPs.
• Participate in internal, external, and regulatory inspections and audits.
• Implement and sustain GMP culture across all production operations.
• Ensure proper documentation of batch manufacturing records (BMRs).

Quality Assurance Collaboration:

• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure product quality.
• Investigate deviations, OOS, OOT, and non-conformances related to production.
• Support CAPA implementation and effectiveness reviews.
• Ensure line clearance and in-process controls are strictly adhered to.

Equipment & Facility Management:

• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure validation status of equipment, processes, and utilities is maintained.
• Support qualification of new equipment and process improvements.

People Management & Training:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.
• Identify training needs and ensure continuous GMP and technical training of staff.
• Enforce discipline, safety rules, and good housekeeping practices.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Identify and mitigate production-related risks and hazards.
• Promote safe handling of raw materials, chemicals, and utilities.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmental controls.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Implement Lean, 5S, and operational excellence practices.
• Participate in change control and process improvement projects.
• Support new product introductions and scale-up activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs plan
• Batch rejection and deviation rates
• Equipment downtime
• GMP compliance score
• On-time batch release support
• Staff productivity and training completion.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Pharm or Pharm.D Degree
• Registered Pharmacist with current license to practice or evidence of payment of Registration
• 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in sterile/IV fluids production as an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, sterilization, WFI systems, and cleanroom operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of sterile manufacturing and GMP.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production reporting tools.