Operations Assistant Manager – Manufacturing

Mayne Pharma Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayne Pharma is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our Production Manufacturing team in Adelaide. You will own people management, ensure GMP and WHS compliance, drive continuous improvement and oversee investigations and CAPAs across the area.

You will back up the Operations Manager, monitor production performance using Redzone, optimise equipment utilisation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on production schedules while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in pharma/related industries.
• Strong understanding of GMP and WHS requirements.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Production Manufacturing team to meet schedules using people and equipment efficiently.
• Act as backup to the Operations Manager and maintain production continuity.
• Own investigations, CAPAs, non-conformances and reporting of quality events.

Skills

People leadership

GMP knowledge

WHS compliance

CI/Lean Six Sigma

OEE monitoring

Data analysis

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Tools

Redzone

ERP/MES

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you an experienced Operations leader who wants to play a key role in driving manufacturing performance, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency in pharma? Join Mayne Pharma as our Production Manager.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead our Production Manufacturing team and own people management, GMP and WHS compliance, investigations and continuous improvement across the area. You'll also act as the Operations Manager's backup, keeping production performance, equipment utilisation and cross-functional communication on track.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise the Manufacturing team, making effective use of people and equipment to meet production schedules.
• Act as backup to the Operations Manager during absences, keeping production running smoothly.
• Coordinate quality and continuous improvement processes within Production, ensuring compliance with GMP, WHS and our internal quality systems.
• Manage non-conformances and non-conforming batches, lead escalated investigations and prepare investigation reports.
• Drive the close-out of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Enforce production instructions and material handling procedures, and keep production documentation and processes accurate and up to date.
• Conduct and coordinate scheduled cGMP and WHS area audits, and support internal and external audit preparation, participation and follow-up.
• Report departmental metrics in daily Tier 1-2 meetings and elevate issues to Tier 3.
• Use Redzone, our production OEE tool, to monitor performance in real time and analyse downtime and loss data to drive CI initiatives.
• Coach the team on using Redzone for communication, escalation and workflow.
• Support troubleshooting and initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs and optimise labour.

All production activities are undertaken in line with GMP, WHS and our quality systems.

What you'll bring

• A tertiary qualification in science, engineering or a related technical field, or significant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Production and quality experience in a pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• A working knowledge of GMP and a sound understanding of WHS principles.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and ERP/MES systems.
• Experience with Redzone or similar performance software, and exposure to Lean or Six Sigma, will be highly regarded.
• We select people based on capability and aptitude, with a strong emphasis on cultural fit: a positive mindset, a practical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to own your performance.

Ready to become part of the Mayne Pharma story?