Production Supervisor - 2 Positions

Acino International AG; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Acino International AG in Dubai seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. You will lead the production team, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in a cGMP environment.

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with 5+ years of supervisory experience in solid dosage form production and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as supervisor in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Solid Dosage Form).
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, efficiency and quality.
• Train, lead and mentor the production team to achieve targets.
• Coordinate dispensing, manufacturing and packaging activities to meet timelines and costs.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Identify process improvements and support CAPA and change control activities.
• Collaborate with QA, engineering and supply chain to ensure smooth production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

Job description

Established in 1836, Acino, part of Arcera, is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as well as Ukraine and Eurasian countries. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets. We also leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

Acino is part of Arcera, a diversified life sciences holding company, established by ADQ in Abu Dhabi in 2024 with the purpose toadvance innovation in linewith the Emirate’s 2030 vision for the sector and beyond.

Job Description:

Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations to ensure that manufacturing activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training and Leadership /Culture & Leadership: Lead and mentor the production team, ensuring motivation and continuous skill development. Act as a role model by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Supervision: Supervise and coordinate dispensing, manufacturing and packaging activities, ensuring production targets are met (quality, timelines, and costs).
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and improve existing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices and efficiency initiatives.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all activities comply with cGMP and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and maintaining personnel hygiene.
• Facility Inspection: Identify and report safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Housekeeping and Sanitization: Maintain good housekeeping and follow cleaning and sanitization procedures.
• Equipment Management: Ensure equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Documentation: Prepare, review, and update SOPs, protocols, reports, and other documents.
• Quality Management: Handle change control, deviations, investigations, and ensure timely closure of quality documents.
• Material Management: Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials and coordinate with the warehouse.
• Collaboration: Work closely with quality assurance, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Handle audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as supervisor in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Solid Dosage Form) site.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

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