Assistant Production Manager
About this role
Our client is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company specialising in the production of high-quality medicinal products within a regulated GMP environment.
The Assistant Production Manager will support the efficient day-to-day operation of the Production Department, ensuring manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable GMP standards, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Production Manager with the daily management of production operations.
Coordinate production personnel and allocate responsibilities to ensure the production plan is achieved.
Organise production activities to ensure manufacturing processes run efficiently and according to schedule.
Oversee granulation, compression, capsule filling, coating, packaging, equipment cleaning and in-process control activities.
Manage the full production cycle, from long-term manufacturing scheduling through to the delivery of finished products to the warehouse.
Ensure production equipment and machinery are operated correctly and effectively.
Review manufacturing and packaging batch records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and completed on time.
Prepare, review and update Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
Ensure production activities comply with current EU GMP, FDA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance on deviations, investigations and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
Support process validation, equipment changes and production scale-up or scale-down activities.
Work closely with R&D, Quality Control, Warehouse and other departments to coordinate production requirements.
Ensure the timely preparation and availability of raw materials and products required for manufacturing.
Troubleshoot production issues and identify opportunities to optimise manufacturing processes.
Ensure production personnel receive appropriate training and are competent to perform their assigned duties.
Monitor departmental KPIs and support employee performance appraisal processes.
Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and that health and safety requirements are followed.
Drive continuous improvement through change management initiatives and the implementation of best practices.
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Production Manager.
Requirements
A degree in Pharmacy, a STEM-related discipline or an equivalent qualification.
At least four years of experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, ideally in Production, Quality Assurance or as a Qualified Person.
Strong knowledge of EU GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Experience preparing and reviewing SOPs, batch documentation, deviations, CAPAs and validation protocols.
Strong organisational, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage changing production priorities.
A strong commitment to quality, workplace safety and continuous improvement.