Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead (GMP & Safety)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Structured management environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a dynamic Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, lead a team of production operators, and ensure GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a hands-on leadership style and collaboration with QA, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The successful candidate will hold a National Diploma or higher in Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering, with 3–5 years in pharma and 1–2 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in pharma manufacturing with 1–2 years in supervision.
• GMP knowledge and manufacturing process understanding.
• Proven leadership, decision-making under pressure.
• Strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities in GMP-compliant environment.
• Train and motivate operators to meet targets and maintain quality.
• Monitor output, troubleshoot issues, implement CAPAs.
• Ensure safety and enforce regulations across the team.
• Maintain batch records and equipment logs; collaborate with QA/Eng/Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a dynamic Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, lead a team of production operators, and ensure GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a hands-on leadership style and collaboration with QA, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The successful candidate will hold a National Diploma or higher in Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering, with 3–5 years in pharma and 1–2 years in supervision.