Production Manager

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Control:

• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for IV fluids.

• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and utilities.

• Monitor production output against targets and take corrective actions where necessary.

• Minimize downtime, wastage, and production losses.

GMP & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, WHO guidelines, NAFDAC regulations, and SOPs.

• Participate in internal, external, and regulatory inspections and audits.

• Implement and sustain GMP culture across all production operations.

• Ensure proper documentation of batch manufacturing records (BMRs).

Quality Assurance Collaboration:

• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure product quality.

• Investigate deviations, OOS, OOT, and non-conformances related to production.

• Support CAPA implementation and effectiveness reviews.

• Ensure line clearance and in-process controls are strictly adhered to.

Equipment & Facility Management:

• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of production equipment.

• Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.

• Ensure validation status of equipment, processes, and utilities is maintained.

• Support qualification of new equipment and process improvements.

People Management & Training:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.

• Identify training needs and ensure continuous GMP and technical training of staff.

• Enforce discipline, safety rules, and good housekeeping practices.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies.

• Identify and mitigate production-related risks and hazards.

• Promote safe handling of raw materials, chemicals, and utilities.

• Ensure proper waste management and environmental controls.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.

• Implement Lean, 5S, and operational excellence practices.

• Participate in change control and process improvement projects.

• Support new product introductions and scale-up activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs plan

• Batch rejection a...