Senior Pharma Manufacturing Ops Leader – GMP, Lean, Relocation

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Annual leave

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Company car/transport allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production at our Polokwane facility. You will drive daily operations, ensure GMP compliance, and manage a team to achieve safety, quality and efficiency targets.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with strong leadership, lean practices and ERP proficiency, plus a track record of cost optimization in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or related field; MBA/Master’s advantageous.
• 7–10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong GMP knowledge and regulatory understanding (SAHPRA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, scheduling, resources and workflow optimization.
• Ensure GMP, safety and quality standards are met across production activities.
• Lead and develop manufacturing supervisors and staff.
• Oversee production planning to meet demand and delivery timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting/Cost control

ERP software

Production planning

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production at our Polokwane facility. You will drive daily operations, ensure GMP compliance, and manage a team to achieve safety, quality and efficiency targets.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with strong leadership, lean practices and ERP proficiency, plus a track record of cost optimization in a regulated environment.