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Deputy Manager, Manufacturing Injectables (Unit Planner)
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Job Summary :
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing efficient production schedules to meet demand forecasts, optimize resource utilization, ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, and minimize downtime in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain detailed production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders.
- Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to align production plans.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to avoid delays and ensure timely product delivery.
- Ensure planning aligns with cGMP, regulatory requirements (e.g., USFDA, EMA, WHO), and internal quality standards.
- Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve production flow and reduce lead times.
- Prepare production reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior management.
- Manage material requirement planning (MRP) to ensure raw material availability.
- Participate in capacity planning and long-term production strategy development.
- Ensure documentation and planning systems (e.g., SAP, ERP) are up to date and accurate.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or related field; MBA/Supply Chain certification is a plus.
- 5–10 years of experience in production planning in pharmaceutical manufacturing (formulations).
- Strong understanding of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or related field; MBA/Supply Chain certification is a plus.
Experience:
- 8 –12 years of experience in production planning in pharmaceutical manufacturing (formulations).
Skills:
- Knowledge of injectable manufacturing & packing process - Expert
- ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). - Proficient
- GMP Compliance & Documentation - Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory norms (USFDA, EU, WHO) - Intermediate
- Accurate and detailed record-keeping of every step in the injectable manufacturing & packing process - Proficient
- Ensuring all manufacturing equipment is calibrated and working within required parameters - Proficient
- Identifying and resolving issues with manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal downtime - Proficient
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