Senior Pharma Production Lead | GMP & Ops Excellence

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor in Vereeniging, Gauteng to oversee day-to-day production and ensure GMP-compliant operations. The role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and a drive for efficiency in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong GMP background, 5+ years in pharma manufacturing (2+ in supervision), and excellent team management skills to maintain high-quality output and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Strong GMP knowledge and production process understanding.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide production staff to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Oversee pharmaceutical manufacturing operations ensuring GMP compliance.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Ensure all activities meet safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coach staff.
• Participate in process validation and equipment qualification.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, and Planning for seamless operations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Production scheduling

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Pharmacy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor in Vereeniging, Gauteng to oversee day-to-day production and ensure GMP-compliant operations. The role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and a drive for efficiency in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong GMP background, 5+ years in pharma manufacturing (2+ in supervision), and excellent team management skills to maintain high-quality output and continuous improvement.