Senior Manager – Production

Job Title: Senior Manager – Production

Department: Production / Manufacturing Operations

Role Category: Mid-Senior Level – Production Management & Operations

Industry Type: Pharmaceutical Industry (Formulations / API / Injectables – adaptable as per plant type)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Manufacturing Location: Sikkim

Education Qualification:

Mandatory: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech (Chemical or Pharmaceutical)

Preferred: MBA / PG Diploma in Operations / Industrial Management

Experience Range:

10 – 15 Years of experience in pharmaceutical production, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial/supervisory role

Salary Range (INR):

₹20 – ₹40 Lakhs per annum (depending on experience, site capacity, and regulatory exposure)

Key Skills & Competencies:

cGMP & Regulatory Compliance (USFDA, MHRA, WHO-GMP, etc.)

Batch Manufacturing Operations & Documentation

Production Planning & Scheduling

Process Optimization & Efficiency Improvement

Quality Assurance Collaboration

Equipment Handling & Line Clearance

EHS Compliance & Shopfloor Safety

Team Supervision, Shift Management

Audit Preparedness & CAPA Implementation

Cross-functional Coordination (QA, QC, SCM, Maintenance)

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead production activities to ensure timely execution of manufacturing plans

Maintain strict adherence to GMP guidelines and SOPs

Coordinate with SCM and QA to ensure uninterrupted operations

Optimize resource utilization and reduce production waste

Monitor in-process quality and take corrective actions as needed

Prepare and review BMRs/BPRs and ensure accurate documentation

Supervise and train production team to enhance efficiency and compliance

Handle deviations, change controls, and CAPAs in coordination with QA

Ensure plant readiness for internal, regulatory, and customer audits

Drive continuous improvement in plant operations and staff performance