Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Bulk Tablet Manufacturing
Piramal Pharma is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead pharmaceutical bulk tablet production operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
You will lead multiple shift operations, driving performance through effective planning, cycle time optimisation, and resource management to maximise equipment utilisation and operational effectiveness.
About the Role
The Production Manager role has a mid-term planning focus, spanning several months, while still maintaining strong oversight of daily operations. The primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted production with maximum efficiency, supported by strong data availability to trend, analyse, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* 🤝 Work closely with other Production teams and support functions (Engineering, QA, etc.) to ensure activities are well-coordinated and resources are used effectively
* 📅 Collaborate with site leadership on strategic planning and management of longer-term initiatives (up to 12 months), with particular focus on the next 6 months (e.g., facility changes or developments)
* 👥 Lead, motivate, and develop operational teams by implementing robust training processes with a continuous improvement mindset
* 📈 Drive and embed a culture of continuous improvement across operations, identifying opportunities and delivering change in a controlled and compliant manner
* 🧪 Collect, analyse, and present performance data to guide improvement activities and business decisions
* 📝 Raise and manage change controls for equipment and system improvements, ensuring follow-through to closure via updated procedures or agreed CAPA's
* ✅ Work closely with Production and Quality to ensure constant compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
* 🔍 Investigate and report deviations, supporting Material Review and ensuring effective CAPA management
* 🧭 Set clear standards for behaviour and performance, addressing issues promptly and constructively
* Proven experience in managing large teams within a manufacturing environment
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing shift-based operations
* A continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* In-depth understanding of GMP, SHE, Quality Operations, and regulatory compliance
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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