Manager – Production

Job Title: Manager - Production Division: Technical Operations - Production
Country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Work Location: UAE (RAK head office) Job Type:
Manager Employment Type: Full Time Employment (Limited Contract) Job
Description:* * Purpose: The Production Manager will adhere with the cGMP
principles and to maintain them in an effective manner as well as control and
supervise overall Production department. The role holder must monitor the
ongoing Production material quality, analysis of the performance of the
Production line in the shop floor. Understand the new specifications for the
product and accordingly do the necessary tasks for the department Responsible
for replication of various projects and procedures across units. Must
coordinate with all other departments for efficient running of Production
department and control overall manpower & machine productivity. Is responsible
to ensure achievement of monthly production plan, write, implement and check
compliance of SOP's. Key responsibilities & Accountability: Business
Leadership • Seek to improve all aspects of the current processes by reviewing
current methodology, provide information and recommendations to strategic
plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing
forecast accuracy; resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system
improvements; implementing change. • Supervises the overall Production
department of Julphar ____ plant • Ensures the standards of hygiene and
quality are maintained in the department. • Verifies batch start up at the
start of the new batch/product. • Approves line start-up and line verification
at the start of new batch/product. • Ensures that officers, supervisors and
line bosses will perform the job as per their job description. • Verifies and
approves the batch Production documents. • Cooperates with the production
planning concerning Production programs. • Ensures that all equipment's are
cleaned in accordance with the SOP. • Ensures that Production lines are
checked in accordance with line clearance instructions before starting up a
new Production operation. • Monitor monthly performance and function KPIs to
ensure the organization objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and
compliance are met. • Responsible for preparation, execution and aftercare of
Improvement Projects within the assigned work area. • Working closely with the
Production and Production Head to define improvement plans and objectives that
align to the Production department strategy People Leadership • Controls
productivity & gets maximum output with required man power utilization. •
Arranges work for second and third shift. • Makes monthly plans and follow
them. • Writes, implements, and checks compliance of SOP's. • Approves short
leave, annual leave and monitor staff performance. • Deliver proactive and
effective communication related to improvement initiatives. • Maintain and
promote a teamwork environment with effective and clear communication amongst
co-workers • Identifying training needs of subordinates and evaluating the
training outcomes in coordination with the concerned employees in the HR and
Admin Department • Following-up employee affairs including vacations, leaves
…etc. in coordination with HR and Admin Department. • Conducting performance
appraisals for subordinates according to scheduled plans and recommending
necessary actions as per the applied practices at the company. Qualifications:
- Education • Bachelor of Pharmacy / Engineering and Masters/ MBA in Operation
- Experience: • Minimum ‎12-‎15 years of Production Experience in similar
organization in pharma / Health care / Medical Industry • Previous experience
in a similar role and with experience in a Pharmaceutical/ Healthcare Industry
is preferred • Project management skills to manage the process of providing
excellent operational service (efficient, effective and qualitative),
turnaround, and continuous improvement (LEAN, Value chain, QRM, Pareato, Fish
bone, ‎5 Why's etc, etc.). • Knowledge in strategic and business planning will
be an advantage • Must be experienced in managing complex and sensitive
operational challenges. • Knowledgeable with SOP writing, MFM and GMP
compliance. • Knowledgeable with creating Production plans and organizing
Production schedules. - Training: Key Competencies: • In terms of Competency
you are highly result oriented with strong sense of accountability &
ownership, • Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skill •
Customer-oriented approach with strong aptitude and innovative flair of mind •
Having an Analytical mind with ability to think diversely and understand the
big picture. • Strong Manpower handling skills and having effective team
communication and motivational skills. • Capable of taking decisions and
create a structured plan for his department • Good Communication skill and
interdepartmental collaboration • You are a team player with a proactive and
collaborative approach and enthusiastically manage stakeholders in good
spirit. Technical Competencies: