Factory Manager at Aspen Pharma Group

Overview

• Drive the implementation of production, activities and take accountability for the meeting of production targets.
• Problem identification and solution engineering.
• Ensure OTIF delivery within cost budgets.
• Lead and drive outputs of the following units: Production, QC, HR, Production planning and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operational Activities

• Lead and inspire all the personnel on the site – with a specific focus on the management team to ensure that they are aligned on the outputs and service promised in line with an agreed plan.
• Drive the site strategy deployment process.
• Define the vision, mission and objectives for the site and make sure that there is a high level of engagement from all employees.
• Responsible for management of manufacturing operations on the site
• Make sure that technological upgrades of site are encouraged and duly implemented (through proper coaching, training, better skills, and better behaviours).
• Ensure all demand is appropriately planned to meet supply requirements.
• Lead a performance driven organization.
• Ensure compliance at the site. Keep improving the quality standards and ensure strong compliance standards with external regulators. Ensure compliance in the areas Quality, SHE, Legal, IT, HR, Financial and others critical areas for the manufacturing business.
• Understand the commercial relevance of the sites output in terms of the customers, supply chain and products manufactured at the site.
• Develop people on site to ensuring a strong talent pool, actively participate in talent management activities.
• Ensure all managers can deliver on their responsibilities.
• Ensure the quality of relationships with unions with a culture of transparency. Support the actions around ER/IR climate.
• Build budget / P & L and ensure management of operational expenses (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Ensure the competitiveness of the factory (COGS)
• Represent the site in regards of all relevant authorities

Production Planning and Process Management

• Ensure operational excellence with regards to safety, quality, and productivity of the Focus Factory, and its ability to deliver high levels of service to internal and external customers.
• Manage people, materials, equipment, business, and manufacturing processes to deliver Factory performance objectives, as measured by factory KPI’s.
• Ensure compliance with policies/procedures for shift rotation, vacation scheduling, and training to meet business needs including peak production periods.
• Manage the development and implementation of daily production schedule to ensure high levels of OTIF to internal and external customers.
• Ensure effective implementation of new technology and products.
• Implement TPM and other continuous improvement programs.
• Develop and implement CAPEX budgets.
• Ensure integrity of business processes related to finished goods inventory replenishment, and new product introductions.

 Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure adherence and compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that appropriate validations are completed as per validation requirements and schedule.
• Initiate and set targets, and review GMP, quality and training needs.

Requirements

Skills Required

Background/experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Pharmacy/ Engineering/ Chemistry with 10 years’ related experience
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Project Management experience
• Managing a Strategic Production site
• Proven Leadership Capability and Managerial Experience

Specific job skills

• Strong working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving and Solution Engineering
• Pharmaceutical standards and Compliance requirements
• Coaching Leadership and mentoring
• People and Departmental management
• Deep understanding of quality, operations, and logistics

Competencies

• Customer Awareness
• Translating Strategy
• Making Decisions
• Managing Performance