Assistant Manager - Unit Planner, Manufacturing Process Operations

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ahmedabad is seeking a Senior Executive - Unit Planner for Manufacturing Process Operations. This role involves developing production schedules, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, and coordinating with various teams to streamline production flow. Candidates should have a B.Pharm, M.Pharm, or MBA with experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The position offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy or MBA.
• Experience in production planning within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Understanding of cGMP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage efficient production schedules.
• Coordinate with teams to align production plans.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Prepare production reports and KPIs.
• Manage material requirement planning.
• Participate in capacity planning.

Education

B.Pharm

M.Pharm

MBA

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

Senior Executive - Unit Planner, Manufacturing Process Operations

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Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing efficient production schedules to meet demand forecasts, optimize resource utilization, ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, and minimize downtime in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders.


• Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to align production plans.


• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to avoid delays and ensure timely product delivery.


• Ensure planning aligns with cGMP, regulatory requirements (e.g., USFDA, EMA, WHO), and internal quality standards.


• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve production flow and reduce lead times.


• Prepare production reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior management.


• Manage material requirement planning (MRP) to ensure raw material availability.


• Participate in capacity planning and long-term production strategy development.


• Ensure documentation and planning systems (e.g., SAP, ERP) are up to date and accurate.

Qualifications

Qualification : B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/MBA

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing