Head of Manufacturing

Abbott; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,750,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Director of Manufacturing and Finishing Operations for its Karachi plant. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing operational plans, and managing quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will possess a B.Pharm/Pharm.D and have at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of working experience in Manufacturing and Finishing operations.
• Knowledge of Drug Rules, cGMP requirements, and Quality Standards.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management of Multi-National Companies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local Regulatory requirements, cGMP, EHS & Abbott Quality standards.
• Prepare and Monitor Operational Plan for optimum resource utilization.
• Coordinate with Quality regarding QA audits, CAPA, and trend analysis.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

B.Pharm/Pharm.D

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

This role provides direction to the Manufacturing and Finishing Operations team at the Korangi Plant in Karachi. Reporting to the Operations Director, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with local Regulatory requirements, cGMP, EHS & and Abbott Quality standards during manufacturing and finishing operations.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and Monitor Operational Plan for Optimum utilization of Resources i.e. Material, Labour & Overheads
• Ensure that products are manufactured under conditions that meet Abbott Policies, EHS Standards, and Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, security standing orders & code of Business conduct.
• Ensure provision of the necessary resources (area, equipment, workforce, etc.) to produce products of the required quality.
• Ensure that required initial and continuing training of production personnel including GMP training is carried out and adapted according to need.
• Provide strategic direction in Mfg. technology and equipment. Ensure that maintenance of premises and equipment, calibrations, and Process Validation are performed and recorded.
• Coordinate with Quality regarding QA Audits, CAPA, Complaints, ERs, Market Returns, and Trend Analysis Reports, etc.
• Coordinate with QA, Regulatory, Technical Centre, Engineering, and Supply Chain in the resolution of quality problems, disposition of nonconforming issues, and ensure uninterrupted product deliveries to Commercial.
• Prepare Plant annual budget in consultation with Finance and get it approved by Management.
• Take into account all demands, including forecasts, contracts, customer orders, samples, special prototypes, spares, interplant, etc in creating a Master Schedule that directs and drives all manufacturing, purchasing, and manufacturing-related engineering activities.
• Monitor KPIs and perform Root Cause Analysis where applicable.
• Review and approve technical documents including SOPs, Manufacturing and Finishing Directions including in-process controls, Shop Orders, Validation documents, Change requests, CAPA and ERs, etc.
• Ensure that the production records are re-evaluated and signed by a designated person before they are made available to the Quality Assurance department.
• Review new product dossiers and Manufacturing input for preparation of product registration / re-registration and their submission to the Regulatory Department.
• Review batch variance/yield reports with production managers and take appropriate steps for improvement.
• Expose, prioritize, and stimulate the reduction or elimination of non-value-added activities.
• Ensure employee development, Goal Setting, Performance Assessment, and succession planning within the department.
• Any other task assigned by Director Operations.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm/Pharm.D
• 10 years of working experience in Manufacturing and Finishing operations
• Knowledge of Drug Rules, cGMP requirements, and Quality Standards
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management of Multi-National Companies
• Awareness of Operational Finance and Capital Budgeting
• Understanding of Business Excellence (CI) and New Product Development activities

Competencies required:

• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Proven Leadership qualities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:ManufacturingDIVISION:EPD Established PharmaLOCATION:Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, LandhiADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable