GENERAL MANAGER – PLANT

Gatronova; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmnova, part of the Gatronova Group, seeks a seasoned General Manager – Plant to lead its end-to-end capsule manufacturing operations in Landhi. You will drive production planning, maintenance, and utilities, ensuring world-class reliability and export readiness.

You will shape a high-performing team, uphold GMP standards, and lead cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• 12 to 15+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated industries.
• At least 5 years of senior plant or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, and operational excellence.
• Strong exposure to regulatory audits, quality systems, and measurable manufacturing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Production Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities.
• Drive production efficiency, equipment reliability and OEE, yield optimization, and OTIF delivery.
• Ensure stringent adherence to GMP/cGMP, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and root cause analysis.
• Optimize manufacturing costs, resource utilization, energy efficiency, and CAPEX.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and develop high-performing plant teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Pharmnova, a company part of Gatronova Group, we are seeking an experienced General Manager – Plant to lead our end-to-end capsule manufacturing plant operations based in Landhi industrial area and play a pivotal role in our journey towards world-class manufacturing, operational reliability, and export readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Production, Production Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities.
• Drive production efficiency, equipment reliability and OEE, yield optimization, and on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery.
• Ensure stringent adherence to GMP/cGMP, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and root cause analysis.
• Optimize manufacturing costs, resource utilization, energy efficiency, and CAPEX.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and develop high-performing plant teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent .
• 12 to15+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated industries.
• At least 5 years of senior plant or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, and operational excellence.
• Strong exposure to regulatory audits, quality systems, and measurable manufacturing improvements.

Why Join Pharmnova?

This is an opportunity to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, influence strategic manufacturing decisions, and help shape a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing business with a strong focus on quality, cost competitiveness, and international standards.

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