Senior Manager - Production (OSD)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is looking to hire a professional leader to manage production operations in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. The role includes overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and maintaining high standards of employee engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a B. Pharma or M. Pharma degree, with responsibilities including driving Quality Systems implementation and maintaining constant inspection readiness. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maximizing productivity and ensuring quality in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall production operations.
• Monitor daily production planning and line scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Drive Quality Systems implementation.
• Maintain a constant state of Inspection Readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Automation teams.

Education

B. Pharma / M. Pharma

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall production operations to ensure timely execution of commercial, exhibit, scale-up, pre-validation, validation, and process validation batches as per approved production schedules.
• Monitor daily production planning, line scheduling, and review Plan vs. Actual performance to achieve business targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, utilities, materials, and manufacturing areas to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing activities and timely batch completion.
• Ensure products are manufactured, packaged, and stored in compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Drive Quality Systems implementation, including Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs, Investigations, Risk Assessments, Market Complaints and Global Actions.
• Review and approve SOPs, Master Batch Records, validation protocols/reports, specifications, risk assessments, and other GMP documents.
• Ensure production records and batch documentation are reviewed, completed, and approved in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain a constant state of Inspection Readiness for regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available).
• Lead and monitor Data Integrity programs across production systems and processes.
• Review and approve Audit Trail Reviews (ATR) for GMP‑critical computerized systems and electronic records.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Automation teams for equipment upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and system automation projects.
• Ensure manufacturing systems and computerized systems remain validated and compliant throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure full compliance with Environment, Health, Safety (EHS), and organizational safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, employee engagement, and team morale.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification: B. Pharma / M. Pharma

Experience: (Not specified)

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).