Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee operations and lead a production team in a GMP environment.

You will drive quality, safety, and productivity, require a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years in pharma manufacturing (2+ in supervision), and collaborate with QA/QC to resolve issues. This role offers career growth, training opportunities, and a secure manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in production planning and record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and safely.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of production operators, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production processes, identify potential issues, and implement CAPA.
• Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control to optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments to resolve production-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

CAPA

GMP knowledge

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee operations at their facility in Bloemfontein . This role is responsible for leading a team of production personnel, ensuring efficient and compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. You will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity within the manufacturing department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading pharmaceutical company and develop your leadership skills in the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and safely.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of production operators, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production processes, identify potential issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control to optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments to resolve production-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in production planning and record-keeping systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund benefits.
• Generous annual leave and other paid time off.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership training.
• A secure and dynamic manufacturing environment.