Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist - Oral Solid Dosage

Placements24; East London; Presencial; ZAR 850.000 - 1.150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist to oversee oral solid dosage production in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead manufacturing operations, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring GMP compliance and safety.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in pharma manufacturing, with experience on granulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses, and coating lines. Strong leadership and documentation skills are essential for success.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical technology, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive pharma manufacturing experience, with SOLID dosage form focus.
• Strong GMP knowledge and experience with FDA/pharma regulations and QA/QC collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations for oral solid dosage forms (granulation, compression, coating, packaging).
• Lead CAPA and continuous improvement projects to boost yield and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and SOPs; maintain batch records and documentation.
• Mentor operators and align with QA, QC, and Engineering teams.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

GMP knowledge

CAPA management

Leadership & communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field

Herramientas

High-shear granulators

Fluid bed dryers

Tablet presses

Coating machines

Packaging lines

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a dedicated Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist to oversee and optimize their oral solid dosage manufacturing operations. This role, based in East London, Eastern Cape , is critical for ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality production of tablets and capsules. You will be responsible for process troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to GMP and safety standards. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes, with a strong focus on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily manufacturing activities for oral solid dosage forms, including granulation, compression, coating, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance process efficiency, yield, and reduce waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations, and company SOPs.
• Develop and update manufacturing batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train and mentor production operators and junior staff on manufacturing processes and compliance requirements.
• Participate in process validation and equipment qualification activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Engineering departments.
• Monitor production performance metrics and report on key manufacturing indicators.
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a specialization in oral solid dosage forms.
• Proven experience with manufacturing equipment such as high-shear granulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses, coating machines, and packaging lines.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability in process troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings plan, and excellent opportunities for career advancement within the pharmaceutical industry. You will be working at a modern manufacturing facility in East London, Eastern Cape , contributing to the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products.