Manager - Production

Lupin; Munger; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lupin is seeking a senior leader for API manufacturing operations in India. You will oversee production planning, manpower, and resources to meet monthly targets while ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

This role emphasizes strong people leadership, CAPA execution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and EHS programs, with a focus on talent development and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of API pharma manufacturing experience.
• Masters in Chemistry or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering required.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking for site-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors, officers, and operators.
• Ensure API production targets and schedules are met with regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, safety culture, and process excellence.
• Oversee audits, CAPA, deviations, and change controls.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

Masters in Chemistry

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAPA system

Deviation investigation

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for achieving API production targets while ensuring compliance, safety, quality, cost control, manpower management, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Production Operations

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily API manufacturing activities.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and monthly output targets.
• Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Monitor batch manufacturing activities and ensure compliance with approved BMR/BPR.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits by regulatory agencies, customers, and corporate teams.
• Investigate deviations, OOS, incidents, and implement CAPA.
• Ensure change controls and SOP compliance.

Safety & Environment

• Promote a strong safety culture across production areas.
• Ensure compliance with process safety, industrial safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor hazardous chemical handling and waste management practices.

People Management

• Lead and develop production supervisors, officers, and operators.
• Conduct training and competency assessments.
• Drive employee engagement and performance management.

Work Experience

• 15-18 years of experience in API pharma manufacturing

Education

• Masters in Chemistry or Chemistry
• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Competencies

• Result Orientation
• Process Excellence
• Developing Talent
• Strategic Agility
• Innovation & Creativity
• Customer Centricity
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management