Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the role

The Production Manager will lead manufacturing and filling operations at our Pithampur Unit‑3 facility, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing and filling plans, achieving schedule adherence and optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities.
• Manage SAP, Viva, eBMR/EBR, and PAS‑X MES systems to drive efficient production workflows.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Data Integrity, and global regulatory requirements (USFDA, MHRA, EU, WHO).
• Oversee audit readiness, deviation handling, investigations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, and market complaints.
• Support validation, qualification, technology transfer, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to improve productivity, yield, cycle times, and reduce COGM/CCPC.
• Promote a zero‑accident safety culture, conduct risk assessments, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and coach production teams, manage performance, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to USFDA, MHRA, EU regulated facilities.
• Background in Derma, Nasal, or Liquid Oral dosage forms.
• Educational qualification: B.Pharm/M.Pharm, B.E./B.Tech, or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or related fields.
• Proven track record in leading large‑scale production units and driving operational excellence.

Required skills

• cGMP and regulatory compliance
• SAP, Viva, eBMR, EBR, PAS‑X MES
• Data Integrity and 21 CFR Part 11
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Validation and qualification
• Equipment reliability and preventive maintenance
• Automation and digitization