Production Leader at Fresenius Kabi

Description

• To ensure that the production activity under his / her control is carried out in accordance with all relevant process procedures and production standards while fulfilling daily production targets.
• To ensure Large Volume Parenteral Department meets its production requirements (ito of volume, quality, costs) effectively and efficiently at all times.
• To assist with the Department Manager in production shift planning to commit LVP department to maximum attainment of that plan. 
• To ensure optimum labour utilization for the shift whilst organizing and controlling the day to day production requirements
• To provide input to the department manager re annual department budget and monitor and control adherence in terms of days to day expense control.
• To write, review and update the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.         
• Responsible for continuous improvement in the production area to ensure product and process efficiency and quality.
• Provide support to line specific improvement projects.
• Optimizing maximum efficiency of company resources with minimal reject and waste levels.
• Control department staff discipline including settlement of disputes and grievances, absenteeism, Initiating, disciplinary action access control and timekeeping according to the Company Code of Conduct.
• To commit the shift to comprehensive and on-going training and monitor training level of shift.
• Provide timeous and accurate operational data as required for the monitoring of key indicators.
• To take on ownership of shift KPIs.
• To address non-compliances with BMR/logbook queries and drive RFT from an operations standpoint
• Responsible for shift health and safety processes and conducting Safety Incident investigations.
• Assume delegated responsibility of departmental manager during periods of absence or whilst on shift
• Responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives and projects 
• Responsible for Logging and closure of incidents / Deviations / change controls on Kabitrack
• Arriving 15 minutes prior to the shift commencing in order to perform floor walkabout and handover
• From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumbent

Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualification with a minimum National Diploma in either Technical, Pharmaceutical or Production Management fields.
• PMA qualification advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Production environment with at least 2 years at supervisory level.
• Computer literate