Pharmaceutical Production Manager (Pharmaceutical Company) - Johannesburg, Gauteng

Glasshouse Recruiting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Pharmacy / Production Manager to oversee operations and ensure high-quality services. This role involves managing a team, optimising workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a B.Pharm degree and relevant experience in pharmaceutical production and retail pharmacy.

Qualifications

• 1-6 years' related work experience.
• Registration with Pharmacy Council.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise activities, optimise resource use.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and perform GMP checks.
• Guide staff and train new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Job description

Job Overview

As a Pharmacy / Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our client's pharmacy and ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services. You will be responsible for managing a team of pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, optimising workflow efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• 1-6 years' related work experience
• Pharmaceutical Production Experience and Retail Pharmacy Experience
• Registration with Pharmacy Council

Specific Job Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards, and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills
• Understanding of the complementary medicine environment
• Strong financial and business acumen

Responsibilities:

1. Planning and Procedures: Plan and prioritise activities, optimise resource use.
2. Inspections and Verifications: Verify equipment status, calibrations, and sampling.
3. Line & Production Processing: Approve line sign-offs, batch reconciliations, ensure standards are met.
4. Process & System Improvements: Manage change controls, resolve complaints, optimise processes, drive CAPA investigations.
5. Compliance & Auditing: Ensure regulatory compliance, perform GMP checks, verify documentation and product identity.
6. Troubleshooting: Investigate deviations, raise deviations, and conduct maintenance notifications.
7. Training & Technical Support: Guide staff, train new team members, identify training needs.
8. Administration & Record Keeping: Monitor inventory, complete records, verify calculations, update systems.