Deputy General Manager - Production Head LCO

SUN PHARMA; Solan; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma seeks a Production Head- LCO (Liquid, Cream and Ointment) for its Baddi site. The role requires extensive experience in cGMP-compliant production of liquids, creams, ointments, and gels, with strong budgetary, planning, and leadership capabilities.

Candidate should have a Bachelor or higher in Pharma and 15-20 years of relevant experience, ready to drive production excellence and regulatory readiness at Sun Global Operations.

Qualifications

• B. Pharma/ M.Pharma degree required.
• Experience: 15-20 years in production leadership.

Responsibilities

• cGMP / GDP/ GEP/ GPP compliance as per regulatory requirements in Plant.
• Lead production for Oral Liquid, Ointment, Cream, Lotion & Gel.
• Achieve production targets and manage yields, wastages, WIP and Opex.
• Administratively and functionally accountable for the Operations department.
• Prepare site production budgets and coordinate with Sr. Manager Manufacturing for regional roll-up.
• Coordinate monthly updates and production planning with plant head.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and support audits.
• Mentor site production personnel across departments.

Education

B. Pharma/ M.Pharma

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Head- LCO (Liquid, Cream and Ointment)

Business Unit: Sun Global Operations

Job Grade: G8

Location: Baddi

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

Key responsibilities

• 1. cGMP / GDP/ GEP/ GPP Compliance as per various regulatory requirements inPlant.
• 2. Strong expertise in Oral Liquid, Ointment, Cream, Lotion & Gel production.
• 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Production.
• 4. Achieving production targets as per norms.
• 5. Control of yields, wastages, WIP and Operating expenses.
• 6. Maintaining cordial and good industrial relations.
• 7. Work plan and KPI compliance.
• 8. Administratively and functionally accountable for Operation department.
• 9. Responsible for Budgeting: Prepare site Production budget and coordinate with Sr.Manager Manufacturing for appropriate roll-up into regional production budget.
• 10. Responsible for Submission of updates/ monthly reports with co-ordination of planthead.
• 11. Responsible for Monthly planning of production (RPP) with co-ordination of plant head.
• 12. Responsible for Coordination/ collaboration for effective resolution of issues withco-ordination of plant head.
• 13. Responsible for Support to Cause- based Audits with co-ordination of plant head.
• 14. Responsible for Initiation & implementation of harmonized Production Standardsacross sites with co-ordination of plant head.

Essential Job Functions

• 15.Responsible for authorization of written procedures and other documents, including amendments.
• 16. Responsible for monitoring and control of the manufacturing environment.
• 17. Responsible for approval and monitoring of suppliers of materials.
• 18. Responsible for approval and monitoring of contract manufacturers.
• 19. Ensuring for monitoring of storage conditions for materials and products.
• 20. Responsible for performance and evaluation of in-process controls.
• 21.Responsible for retention of records.
• 22 Responsible for monitoring of compliance with good manufacturing practices requirements.
• 23.Responsible for participate for inspection, investigation (Unplanned deviations, CAPA, Change controls, O0OS/OOT and PQC investigations and etc.).
• 24. Responsible to perform internal audit of other departments as per the schedule.
• 25. Responsible for review of APR data of the products.
• 26. Responsible for review of BMR, BPR and General documents in BRMS.
• 27. Responsible for cGMP compliance of the areas, preparation, review & updating ofSOP in EDMS.
• 28.Goals: Set production goals and objective for the site alignment with regionalproduction goal.
• 29. Strategy: Collaborate with site manufacturing and commercial heads to shapeoverall site goals and strategy.
• 30.Mentorship: Teach site production personnel about critical production management skills including handling of Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Account, Purchase and HR exceptions, staff development, staff and work plan requirement, planning etc.
• 31. Daily Operations: Provide leadership and direction to ensure achievement of all accountabilities for Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Account, Purchase and HR at the sites.
• 32.New product introduction: Ensure adequate validation results for process and methods technology transferred to the sites given site capability and environmental conditions in order to achieve successful product introduction.

Plant Operations

• 33. Rich experience on regulatory rule of Schedule M, WHO GMP, PICs, EU & ANVISA guideline.
• 34. Harmonized production system: Facilitate harmonization and consistent implementation of production systems and procedures at site in alignment with corporate production policies/procedures.
• 35. All time readiness: Assure all time readiness at site for regulatory agency inspections and appropriate implementation of corrective actions regarding observations made by the agencies.
• 36. Performance of key roles and responsibilities: Assure all key roles identified for site production are being covered by one or more positions at the site.
• 37. Production planning, Production Management, Production Documents and Management of documents other than BPRs, Production Management Systems, Validation Management.

Operational Activities

• 38. Direct and manage production and co-ordinate with warehouse, Engineering and Quality Assurance.
• 39. Oversee scheduling and performance of vendor qualifications.
• 40. To ensure that initial and continuing training of production personnel is carried out and evaluated.
• 41.Perform duties of production in order to achieve lot disposition for products manufactured at site for sale.
• 42. Conduct self-inspection of quality system.
• 43. To ensure that appropriate calibration of control equipments is carried.
• 44. Assure adequate review and approval of batch manufacturing accordance with internal procedures and GMP requirement.
• 45. To check the maintenance of department, premises and equipments.
• 46. Design and execute continuous improvement initiative to enhance product quality compliance, derive efficiencies cost effectiveness.
• 47. Assure adequate and effective product complaints and recall handling.
• 48. Coordinate formal correspondence with relevant regulatory authorities as required.

Performance Management

• 49. Site review: Execute Production Management Reviews at site; monitor individual performance and set improvement areas.
• 50.Resource development and adequacy: Determine the site production and warehouse and manage organizational development including mentoring, coaching, counselling, performance management and compensation.
• 51.Work Planning: Prepare site production, Warehouse, and coordinate with Plant Head for appropriate roll-up into regional work plan.
• 52. Daily operations: Provide leadership and direction to ensure achievement of all accountabilities for Production at the sites
• 53.New Product Introduction: Ensure adequate validation results for process & methods technology transferred to the site given site capability & environmental conditions in order to achieve successful product introduction.
• 54. Strategy: Collaborate with site manufacturing and commercial heads to shape overall site goals & strategy.
• 55.Mentorship: Teach site Production personnel about critical Production management skills including handling of production, staff development, staff & budget requirement, planning etc.
• 56. Implementation and establishment of production system.
• 57. To ensure smooth plant operation activity.
• 58.To ensure the current Good Manufacturing Practices and SOPs are implemented in plant.
• 59.To ensure the plant proper hygiene.
• 60.To ensure that Preventive Maintenance schedule is updated.
• 61.To ensure that calibration management is updated.
• 62.To meet the production target with quality and quantity.
• 63.To improve the productivity.
• 64.To ensure the effective control on usage of men, machine and material in the plant.
• 65.To ensure that cGMP and SOP training of all employees.
• 66.To ensure the implementation of EHS practices during work.
• 67.To enforce and maintain general discipline in the Production area.
• 68.To control the wastages during manufacturing and packing operations.
• 69.To ensure the maintenance of plant and equipment in neat and tidy condition all the times.
• 70.To ensure implementation of new/ change in policies as and when required.
• 71.To meet the KPI target and reduction of conversion cost.

Educational Qualification

B. Pharma/ M.Pharma

Experience

Tenure: 15-20years

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Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).