Production Manager - Waddhamna

Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikita Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Production Manager for pharmaceutical manufacturing to lead operations, plan production, and ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a high-performance team. The candidate will oversee production planning, control, and shift operations, ensuring optimal utilization of resources, adherence to quality systems, and alignment with regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Production Manager / Senior Production role.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Excellent understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute production schedules to meet business and customer requirements.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance, yields, and downtime.
• Coordinate with Planning, QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and officers.
• Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Shift management

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc (Chemistry or relevant discipline)

Job description

Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd | Full time

Job Title: Production Manager –Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Department: Production

Reports To: Plant Head / Operations Head

Job Summary

TheProduction Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controllingpharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are metwith high quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role leadsproduction teams, drives continuous improvement, and ensures adherence to cGMP,SOPs, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control

• Plan and execute productionschedules to meet business and customer requirements
  
• Ensure optimal utilizationof manpower, equipment, and materials
  
• Monitor productionperformance, yields, and downtime
  
• Coordinate with Planning,QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse
  

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with cGMP,SOPs, data integrity, and regulatory guidelines (USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO,etc.)
  
• Review and approve batchmanufacturing and packing records
  
• Handle deviations, OOS/OOT,change controls, and CAPA in coordination with QA
  
• Lead and support internal,customer, and regulatory audits
  
• Lead, mentor, and developproduction supervisors and officers
  
• Ensure adequate training onSOPs, GMP, safety, and operational excellence
  
• Manage shift operations andworkforce planning
  
• Drive a culture ofaccountability, quality, and continuous improvement
  
• Ensure compliance with EHSpolicies and safety standards
  
• Promote 5S, leanmanufacturing, and safe work practices
  
• Investigate and addressincidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
  
• Identify opportunities forprocess optimization and cost reduction
  
• Improve productivity, cycletime, and yield
  
• Support technologytransfers, scale-up, and new product introductions
  

Qualifications

Education

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc /M.Sc (Chemistry or relevant discipline)
  

Experience

• 6–10 years of experience inpharmaceutical manufacturing
  
• Minimum 3–5 years in a ProductionManager / Senior Production role
  
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceuticalmanufacturing processes
  
• Excellent understanding of cGMPand regulatory requirements
  
• Leadership, decision-making,and problem-solving skills
  
• Strong communication andcross-functional coordination abilities
  
• Ability to managehigh-pressure production environments
  
• Pharmaceutical manufacturingfacility
  
• Shift and extended-hoursupport as required