Operations Manager, Pharma Packaging & Process Improvement

Pharma Care Pack; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Pharma Care Pack (Karachi) is seeking an experienced Manager Operations to lead production, quality and continuous improvement across plastics-based pharmaceutical packaging lines. The role reports to senior management and is responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations that meet product specifications and customer schedules.

You will oversee daily production planning, manage production staff, ensure GMP/ISO compliance, drive 5S and Kaizen initiatives,

Qualifications

• Must-have: Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in pharmaceutical packaging or related plastics production environments.
• Must-have: Proven ability to manage production teams, shift scheduling, and performance coaching.
• Must-have: Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to pharmaceutical packaging.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with continuous improvement tools: Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, and basic Six Sigma principles.
• Must-have: Familiarity with OEE, KPIs tracking, production planning, and ERP/MES systems for manufacturing control.
• Must-have: Experience leading CAPA and corrective actions with QA.
• Must-have: Competency in coordinating maintenance programs and working with engineers on equipment reliability improvements.
• Must-have: Effective communication and stakeholder management across production, quality, procurement, and senior management.
• Must-have: Ability to prepare operational reports, manage budgets, and participate in capital project evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production planning and execution for multiple packaging lines, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to production targets.
• Manage production staff including supervisors and operators: hiring support, training, performance management, and shift coordination.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical packaging quality standards, GMP practices, and internal SOPs; coordinate with QA for audits and CAPA activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, OEE improvements) to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower cost per unit.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with engineering to minimize downtime and extend equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Engineering to optimize throughput while maintaining regulatory and safety standards.
• Prepare operational reports, manage budgets, and participate in capital project evaluations.

Skills

Production planning

Team management

GMP knowledge

ISO standards

Kaizen

5S

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

OEE tracking

KPIs tracking

CAPA coordination

Budget reporting

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Pharma Care Pack (Karachi) is seeking an experienced Manager Operations to lead production, quality and continuous improvement across plastics-based pharmaceutical packaging lines. The role reports to senior management and is responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations that meet product specifications and customer schedules.

You will oversee daily production planning, manage production staff, ensure GMP/ISO compliance, drive 5S and Kaizen initiatives,