PHARMACEUTICAL ENTERPRISESOperations Manager
Aug. 2025South AfricaAs Operations Manager, I oversee the full manufacturing and packing operations within a pharmaceutical facility, ensuring that all medicines are produced and packed safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with GMP, regulatory, and quality standards. I am responsible for capacity planning, creating and executing production schedules, and managing resources to meet internal and external customer demand. I introduce and optimise new products, execute validation activities with internal and external stakeholders, and lead facility and equipment upgrades. I manage the issuing, reconciliation, and closing of production runs, review and sign off batch manufacturing records, and create, update, and train staff on SOPs and manufacturing documents. I investigate and resolve production non-conformances and out-of-specification results, compile NCRs, and implement CAPAs. I ensure rigorous control over scheduled substances, maintain the substances register, and uphold the highest standards of safety, housekeeping, and PPE compliance. I collaborate across departments, including QA, Regulatory, and Engineering, to address production issues, execute risk assessments, and support regulatory submissions. I lead, train, and motivate the production team to improve efficiency, output, and capacity, while compiling and presenting monthly production reports to management.