Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Leader

Circastaff; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in South Africa seeks an Operations Manager to oversee its vaccine manufacturing facility. This strategic role involves managing Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sterile manufacturing and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical operational goals and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in sterile/aseptic manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing Production and Maintenance teams.
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
• Lead the Production Management team for operational oversight.
• Manage raw material sourcing and supplier performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational planning

Critical thinking

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in South Africa seeks an Operations Manager to oversee its vaccine manufacturing facility. This strategic role involves managing Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sterile manufacturing and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical operational goals and improvement initiatives.