Pharma Manufacturing Supervisor — Lead & Improve GMP

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee operations at their Rustenburg facility. You will lead production operators and technicians to ensure compliant, safe and efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, with daily planning and GMP adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences and at least 4 years in pharma manufacturing, including 2 years in supervision; strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical production technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily manufacturing activities, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, SOPs, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of production personnel, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production processes, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and calibration to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Participate in process validation, deviation investigations, and change control activities.
• Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control for raw materials and finished goods.

Skills

Leadership

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Process Improvement

Quality Assurance

Safety

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee operations at their Rustenburg facility. You will lead production operators and technicians to ensure compliant, safe and efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, with daily planning and GMP adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences and at least 4 years in pharma manufacturing, including 2 years in supervision; strong leadership and