Pharmaceutical Production Leader | GMP & Ops Excellence

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Relocation assistance

Career advancement

Leadership exposure

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Manager to oversee all manufacturing operations. This senior role requires directing staff, managing resources and driving continuous improvement for quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership position, and a strong GMP/regulatory background to lead a growing facility in East London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with 3+ years in management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the production department ensuring schedules and targets are met.
• Ensure GMP compliance and regulatory standards are followed.
• Oversee staff performance, training and development within the team.
• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage production budgets, inventory and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy / Chemical Engineering

Master's degree or MBA (plus)

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Manager to oversee all manufacturing operations. This senior role requires directing staff, managing resources and driving continuous improvement for quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership position, and a strong GMP/regulatory background to lead a growing facility in East London.