Pharma Production Supervisor - Lead GMP & Process

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership training opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their Randburg, Gauteng facility. The role leads a production team, ensures GMP adherence, optimizes schedules, and maintains a safe, efficient environment.

Responsibilities include supervising production activities, training operators, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and quality control principles.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily production activities, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production operators, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure all production activities are conducted in compliance with cGMP regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Monitor production processes, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain product quality and yield.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of production equipment, coordinating with maintenance teams as needed.
• Manage raw material and finished product inventory for the production area.
• Review and approve batch records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene within the production facility.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Production scheduling

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Related scientific/technical field

Job description

Our client, a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their Randburg, Gauteng facility. The role leads a production team, ensures GMP adherence, optimizes schedules, and maintains a safe, efficient environment.

Responsibilities include supervising production activities, training operators, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and driving continuous improvement.