Head of Manufacturing

FAMAR is a European contract manufacturing and development partner, for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry. Building on over 75 years’ expertise, we deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer‑care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1850 employees and with a network of 7 production sites, we supply a wide range of 1800 products in 125 international markets.

For our Italian plant in Baranzate (MI), which specialises in the production of oral solids, we are looking for an experienced and qualified professional to fill the position of Head of Manufacturing within the Production, Pharma Maintenance & Transfer department, reporting directly to the Head of Production.

This role is responsible for leading operations within our Solid Oral Dosage Forms department, ensuring the efficient, compliant, high‑quality and timely production of tablets, capsules, and other solid oral pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage forms, ensuring adherence to GMP and regulatory standards
• Lead and manage a team of shift supervisors and MFG operators to meet production targets
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to optimize processes and resolve operational issues
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure full‑compliance of Safety standard in the department, acting as the appointed Safety Supervisor (Preposto) for the area
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, efficiency, downtime, and quality deviations; implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation (MBR) produced by the manufacturing department and manage all related ERP transactions for finished product delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure their effective implementation
• Ensure proper training and professional development of team members
• Participate in audits and inspections by clients and regulatory authorities
• Manage departmental capacity planning and resource allocation

BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree in CTF, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, AIFA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Proven experience with solid oral dosage technologies (granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills