Assistant Production Manager

Location: Nagpur

Experience: 3-7 years

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Qualification: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc / B.Tech (Chemical) or relevant qualification

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Production Manager to lead and oversee manufacturing operations at our pharmaceutical plant. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in production planning, GMP compliance, regulatory requirements, team management, and process optimization. The role requires close coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute daily production activities in alignment with the Plant Head to achieve production targets.
2. Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and company quality standards.
3. Monitor manufacturing operations to optimize manpower, equipment utilization, and production efficiency.
4. Review and approve Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), production logbooks, and related documentation.
5. Ensure adherence to approved manufacturing processes, labeling practices, and documentation systems.
6. Investigate production deviations, market complaints, and operational issues, and implement effective CAPA.
7. Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Warehouse, Procurement, Engineering, and other departments for seamless production operations.
8. Monitor production performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
9. Oversee preventive maintenance and coordinate equipment breakdown resolution to minimize downtime.
10. Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packing materials, utilities, and other production resources.
11. Lead, mentor, and supervise production teams while maintaining discipline, productivity, and operational excellence.
12. Conduct training programs to enhance the technical and operational skills of production personnel.
13. Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
14. Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and promote a safe workplace.
15. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the production department.

Desired Candidate Profile :

1. 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
2. Strong knowledge of GMP, cGMP, SOPs, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
3. Experience in handling production planning, manpower management, and plant operations.
4. Hands-on experience in documentation review, batch record approval, and deviation/CAPA management.
5. Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills :

1. Production Planning & Control
2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
3. GMP & cGMP Compliance
4. Regulatory Compliance
5. Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)
6. SOP Implementation
7. CAPA & Deviation Management
8. Process Improvement
9. Team Leadership
10. Lean Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
11. EHS Compliance
12. Audit Management

Why Join Us?

1. Opportunity to work with a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organization.
2. Exposure to advanced manufacturing practices and regulatory standards.
3. Career growth with leadership responsibilities.
4. Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.