Solids Production Manager

Arcera is a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth. We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets. With an operational footprint spanning over 90 countries across four continents, and manufacturing sites in eight countries, we offer more than 2,000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide.

The Solids Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing all daily manufacturing operations within the Solids Department—including tablets, capsules, and other solid dosage forms. The role ensures full compliance with GMP and EHS standards, reliable achievement of production plans, and continuous improvement of operational efficiency.
This position provides strong leadership to production teams, drives process excellence, and ensures safe, high-quality, and cost‑effective manufacturing.

The job holder will be based in our site in Cairo, al Obour City and reporting to the Production Director.

Your responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership & Planning

• Execute the approved production plan for all solids lines in alignment with Planning and Supply Chain.
• Ensure daily operations meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Allocate manpower and resources to meet required output with minimal downtime.
• Monitor production KPIs and initiate actions for performance improvement.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing OEE.

2. Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Implement production systems and procedures ensuring compliance with GMP and internal SOPs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade equipment, processes, or workflows to improve efficiency.
• Support validation, qualification, and technology transfer activities for new products or processes.

3. Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements across all solids operations.
• Review and approve BMRs/BPRs and ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to address deviations, CAPAs, OOS investigations, and change controls.
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits and inspections.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and coach solids production teams to enhance skills and performance.
• Ensure fair scheduling, shift planning, and effective manpower deployment.
• Conduct performance appraisals, identify training needs, and contribute to talent development plans.
• Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and safe work practices.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and EHS to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering productivity, capacity utilization, material consumption, and variances.
• Support implementation of document control, workflow enhancements, and digital production systems where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with significant exposure to solid dosage production.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, EHS, and regulatory guidelines.

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!