Manager Production - Capsule Division

Role & responsibilities

Achieve targets for Output, Quality, Cost and Delivery Date through optimum use of manpower, material and machines.

You will be responsible for the manufacturing of empty capsules for pharmaceutical use. This involves preparation of gelatin solution and coloring; 3 dip molding production lines operating on 24 hours basis; drying area; physical & visual inspection and packing of finished product. Additionally, you will be responsible for packing operation for empty capsules purchased from a sister company.

Key Deliverables:

a. Plan and execute production activities based on Production & Dispatch Schedule issued by Sales team in USA and EU. Schedule is based on plant capacity.

b. Maintain and improve control over process parameters to increase saleable product yield.

c. Lead monthly Production Department meeting with overseas Director. Coordinate communication with US and EU sales teams.

d. Lead cross-functional teams for work related to capsule production, dispatch and customer complaints.

e. Maintenance of ISO, GMP and good documentation practices. Preparing MIS reports.

f. Coordinate with Utility team for daily breakdown and preventive maintenance related activities.

g. Coordinate with the Engineering team on new equipment and process improvement projects for increasing output and improving quality.

h. Leads team in developing new colors and sizes of our capsules and in coordination with QA qualifying new suppliers.

i. Overall handling of issues that arise with a workforce of 100 workmen in coordination with HR Team.

j. Annual goal setting, appraisal and training & development of direct reportees to achieve company goals and individual growth.

Technical Competencies:

a) Knowledge of Production Planning and Control

b) Analytical decision-making.

c) Techno commercial knowledge.

d) Quality conscious.

e) Good GMP and Good Documentation Practices

f) Excellent written & verbal English communication.

Behavioural Competencies:

a) Leadership Skills (decision making and people development)

b) Time management & drive for consistent results.

c) Cross-functional team working.

d) Customer centric.

e) Detailed oriented.

Preferred candidate profile

a) Diploma / Degree in Chemical / Mechanical engineering or Graduate in Chemistry.

b) 10+ Years of experience in continuous manufacturing process in Pharmaceutical / food processing / cosmetics / chemical industries.