Head of Manufacturing

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people?s health. We?re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity This role provides direction to Manufacturing and Finishing Operations team including Oral Solids, Liquids, Semisolids and General Health Care (GHC) Products at Landhi Plant in Karachi. Reporting to the Operations director, this position manages 3 shifts operations with around 850 headcounts and responsible to ensure compliance of local Regulatory requirements, cGMP, EHS & and Abbott Quality standards during manufacturing and finishing operations.Core Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and Monitor Operational Plan for Optimum utilization of Resources i.e. Material, Labour & Overheads
• Ensure that products are manufactured under conditions which meet Abbott Policies, EHS Standards, Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Ensure compliance of labour laws, security standing orders & code of Business conduct.
• Ensure provision of the necessary resources (area, equipment, workforce etc.) to produce products of the required quality.
• Ensure that required initial and continuing training of production personnel including GMP trainings is carried out and adapted according to need.
• Provide strategic direction in Mfg. technology and equipment. Ensure that maintenance of premises and equipment, calibrations and Process Validation are performed and recorded.
• Coordinate with Quality regarding QA Audits, CAPA, Complaints, ERs, Market Returns and Trend Analysis Reports etc.
• Coordinate with QA, Regulatory, Technical Centre, Engineering and Supply Chain in resolution of quality problems, disposition of nonconforming issues and ensure un-interrupted product deliveries to Commercial.
• Prepare Plant annual budget in consultation with Finance and get it approved from Management.
• Take into account all demands, including forecasts, contracts, customer orders, samples, special prototypes, spares, interplant, etc in creating a Master Schedule which directs and drives all manufacturing, purchasing and manufacturing-related engineering activities.
• Monitor KPI?s and perform Root Cause Analysis where applicable.
• Review and approve technical documents including SOPs, Manufacturing & Finishing Directions including in-process controls, Shop Orders, Validation documents, Change requests, CAPA and ERs etc.
• Ensure that the production records re-evaluated and signed by designated person before they are made available to Quality Assurance department.
• Review new product dossiers and Manufacturing input for preparation of product registration / re-registration and their submission to Regulatory Department.
• Review batch variance/yield report with production managers and take appropriate steps for improvement.
• Expose, prioritize, and stimulate the reduction or elimination of non- value added activities.
• Ensure employee development, Goal Setting, Performance Assessment, and succession planning within department.
• Any other task assigned by Director Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm/Pharm.Dÿ
• 10 years working experience of Manufacturing and Finishing operations
• Knowledge of Drug Rules, cGMP requirements and Quality Standards
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management of Multi-National Companies
• Awareness of Operational Finance and Capital Budgeting
• Understanding of Business Excellence (CI) and new Product Development activities

Competencies required:

• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Proven Leadership qualities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

The salary for this role is between:N/AJOB FAMILY:ManufacturingDIVISION:EPD Established PharmaLOCATION:Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, LandhiADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:YesSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable

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