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Responsible for co-ordinating and allocating work to the staff in the chemistry laboratory
Co-ordinate all chemical testing of raw materials, components, water, LVP, SVP, and intermediates in conjunction with the supervisors
Co-ordinate the on-going stability testing programme, liaison with the responsible analyst, microbiology manager and the pharmaceutical services manager
Involved in new product development and co-ordinate testing as required
Responsible for scheduling HPLC method validations, product and method evaluations, production and customer queries
Checking and approval of new specifications, updates to existing specifications and validations
The evaluation of new raw material suppliers and submission of reports to the pharmaceutical services manager
Ensure that all laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated regularly following the relevant standard operating procedure
Ensure routine maintenance is performed of laboratory equipment where possible
Responsible for the pricing, ordering and receipt of all chemicals, standards, glassware, equipment and consumables for the laboratory
Ensure that the chemistry laboratory stays abreast with new technology and development
Ensure Good Laboratory Practice and safety principles are applied to and adhered to at all times
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO01025 and ISO9001 are implemented and adhered to by all Chemistry Lab employees
Involved in trouble shooting in the lab and assist where possible in the factory
Writing, review and approval of standard operating procedures
Maintain a suitable control system, ensuring analysis, document, standard and equipment traceability
Conduct ISO 9002 internal factory audits
Responsible to perform investigations in the area of responsibility, with the support of the tool Kabitrack
From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumbent.
Budget and Cost Control
Control and optimise the cost within the department
Set quality and performance KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency
Continuously improve processes to introduce World Class Manufacturing practices within the business
Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements
Human Resources Management
Manage all personnel in the department including disciplinary procedures
Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as required by the various job functions
Recruitment of staff
Staff development regarding identifying needs and opportunities
Performance Management evaluation
Review salaries and promotions if applicable
Implementation of equity plan as set out in the Employment Equity Policy
Responsible to conduct investigations and root cause analysis through Kabitrack
Requirements
BSc or NTD or HNTD Analytical Chemistry
5 years’ experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
2 years managerial or supervisory experience
Aseptic Manufacturing knowledge
GMP Principals
GLP and safety principles
Understand SOP system
Understanding of the Quality Management system ISO9001
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