Liquid & Semi-Solid Production Responsible

Recordati; Çerkezköy; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a qualified manufacturing supervisor to oversee the production of liquid and semi-solid products. This role demands a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing production processes, and driving continuous improvements. The position is located in Çerkezköy, Turkey, offering an opportunity to impact patient care positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in liquid and semi-solid production.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Technical capability to manage maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, monitor, and control production processes for liquid and semi-solid products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Quality Management Systems, and Environmental Regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and waste reduction.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Lean Manufacturing tools

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn. We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries. At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves. This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases. Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose: Responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and supervising the manufacturing processes of liquid and semi-solid products (ointments, creams, etc.) in compliance with GMP, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory requirements. Ensures operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, effective resource management, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

• Plan, organize, monitor, and control production processes for liquid and semi-solid products, ensuring full documentation of all activities
• Actively participate in process validations and other validation activities related to production
• Conduct root cause analyses for deviations and errors, implementing permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Quality Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Regulations across all production activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational excellence principles, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, cycle time optimization, and minimizing production losses
• Oversee daily work organization and coordination of production personnel, clarify job responsibilities, and support performance development
• Identify training needs, plan and conduct orientation and periodic training sessions for production staff
• Lead or support improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Develop annual machine maintenance plans, ensure their execution, and monitor effectiveness
• Record, analyze, and address breakdowns and unplanned downtimes, implementing improvement actions
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of production orders according to production plans and instructions
• Determine raw material and packaging material requirements, coordinating with relevant departments
• Monitor and update daily production data, material consumption, and stock movements through the SAP system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in liquid and semi-solid production
• Technical capability to track and manage the maintenance and repair activities of production equipment
• Strong knowledge of GMP, Quality Management Systems, HSE, and Environmental Regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, RCA, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP or similar ERP systems
• Residing in Çerkezköy, Kapaklı, Çorlu, Ergene area or able to move

Other information

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.