PHARMA-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Night shift)

JOB OBJECTIVES

Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production activities and supervising the work and the team to ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), technical specifications, and regulatory requirements. Participates in production planning and organization and manages various production files. Pays particular attention to compliance with Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices and occupational health and safety standards.

PRINCIPALES FONCTIONS

• Organize daily and weekly production activities in accordance with the schedule and priorities to achieve production objectives.
• Anticipate potential issues, implement appropriate solutions, and handle emergency situations to keep the production plan on track.
• Ensure ongoing communication with supervisors from other shifts by sharing relevant information to maintain operational continuity.
• Maintain a proactive and constant presence on the production floor.
• Collaborate with support departments to plan maintenance, validation, and training activities, and to assign the necessary personnel and materials for their execution.
• Ensure high-quality production in compliance with Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices (GMP). Initiate non-conformances when required and take corrective actions to minimize impact on product quality. Participation in investigations when needed.
• Ensure that production documentation complies with GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP), including updating procedures, reviewing batch records and production logs.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of staff under your responsibility, in collaboration with the HR department.
• Ensure the development and adherence to training plans and monitor training progress and employee performance.
• Enforce health and safety rules by regularly raising awareness among employees about safe behaviors and the proper use of PPE.
• Identify performance improvement and cost optimization opportunities and ensure their implementation.
• Fully support initiatives related to the improvement and optimization of existing equipment and processes.
• Perform any other related tasks deemed relevant to the role.

EXIGENCES ET APTITUDES

• Bachelor’s degree in science or any other relevant experience in pharmaceutical production.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 3 years in sterile (injectable drug) manufacturing.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of injectable manufacturing processes and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Demonstrates leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, and autonomy.
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions.
• Well-organized and results-oriented.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines and frequent priority changes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Analytical and synthesis mindset, with sound judgment.