Production Manager (IVF Plant)

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 implement corrective actions where necessary
• Minimize downtime, wastage, and production losses

GMP & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, WHO guidelines, NAFDAC regulations, and standard operating procedures (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, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), and non-conformances related to production
• Support corrective and preventive action (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 teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Maintain validation status of equipment, processes, and utilities
• 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 and chemicals