Production Pharmacist at Cipla

Job Purpose

Coordinates and controls production activities under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager and Head of Production. Implements the production plan and targets according to cGMP, while maintaining the highest level of Quality, Safety and Productivity. Upholds and maintains all legislative requirements when reviewing and approving all production and related activities, within the scope of a legally appointed Pharmacist. Leads /supervisors employees engaged in production activities.

Accountabilities

• Production plan is updated as required, in accordance with Production Planning
• Contingency plans for production are generated and implemented as and when required
• Effective utilization of resources to keep processes cost effective
• Ensures documentation/materials are checked as per SOP
• Ensures Sign Off on process: Declaration of ready and clean for production
• Reporting breakdowns and stoppages to direct line Manager/relevant responsible persons
• Ensure timeous receipt of materials
• Able to co-ordinate Production activities

• Responsible for ensuring the ‘real time’ completion of Batch Manufacturing Records and Batch Packaging Records, Log Sheets,etc
• Responsible for the timeous completion of Non-conformance reports and the initiation and implementation of relevant corrective actions
• Orders and controls non-production spend items
• Participates and supports the implementation of Best Practices and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensures product yield compiles to limits, if not initiates an investigation, collates report and discusses
• Ensures that GMP and SOP procedures are strictly adhered to
• Safety and health problems are identified and reported to the safety rep for rectifying
• Incidents/accidents are prevented by effective operating of equipment and machinery, and following health and safety procedures

Education Qualification

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
• Relevant Work Experience
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
• Previous staff management is advantageous
• Must be a strong leader with the ability to organize, motivate the staff, and take quick and appropriate action in case of problems.

Competencies/Skills

• Purpose Inspired
• Integrity and Trust Anchored
• Responsibility Centered
• Excellence Focused
• Innovation Driven
• Job Location
• Mobeni
• Shift Hours
• shift work