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Overview:

• Monitor manufacturing compliance to GMP and statutory requirements, monitor adherence to guidelines, procedures and document controls. Deliver expected productivity targets as per business requirements. Related administrative tasks. Serve as back up to Team Leader on shift.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Procedures

• Plan and prioritise daily, weekly and monthly activities
• Determine, request and use resources/ assets optimally

Inspections and Verifications

• Verify schedule 5 products
• Verify certified clean status of rooms and equipment
• Verify, review and approve verification of measuring equipment performance, calibrations and sampling, and dispensing of materials

Line & Production processing

• Perform, review and approve line sign-on’s, closures and clearance authorisations
• Perform, review and approve batch reconciliations to product specifications and quality
• Ensure production process adherence to standards and specifications

Process and system improvements

• Manage, review and approve change control programs and deviations/ concessions comply to standards and specifications
• Manage and resolve customer complaints
• Optimise processes and identify gaps in policies/ procedures
• Drive CAPA investigations in area of focus

Compliance & Auditing

• Perform and review shift GMP checks, environmental checks, and agent expiry dates, and ensure continued compliance
• Verify good document practice as per SOP and regulation
• Verify the identity of bulk product and printed packaging materials, and conduct intermix checks to assess uniformity
• Verify IPCs are in line with product quality and specifications
• Review and approve preliminary batch records
• Audit logbooks and systems

Troubleshooting

• Investigate deviations and concessions, and assess risk
• Raise deviations and implement corrective action
• Raise maintenance notifications as and when required
• Training and technical expertise

Train new Pharmacists and PMAs on SOPs in transition period

• Identify refresher or awareness training needs

Administration & Record keeping

• Complete batch records and labels
• Complete deviation forms as required
• Query documents and sign off declarations
• Perform and verify calculations in BMR
• Maintain and update records and systems as required
• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution

Requirements:

Background/experience

• BPharm Degree
• 1-3 years’ related work experience
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Specific job skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies

• Information gathering
• Interrogating information
• Meeting deadlines
• Finalising output
• Taking action

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Overview

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of a highly competent Maintenance Manager for the Engineering Department. 

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to maintenance Team leaders, Artisans and Trade hands.
• Responsible for Compliance with Mechanical equipment Lifting equipment and Pressure vessels and systems.
• Responsible for adherence to Maintenance and schedules.
• Manage Operation and Maintenance of Mechanical equipment and facility.
• Plan and Coordinate maintenance activities with the relevant Department within FCC where required.
• Lease with external service providers to ensure all maintenance and statutory requirements for safe and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
• Obtain and review quotations from external service providers for maintenance and repairs Equipment and systems.
• Ensure full compliance and execution of the company’s maintenance programmes, policies and procedures on all designated work.
• Plan work and lease with the relevant department to ensure work is completed on time as per schedules and production requirements.
• On a continuous basis, we carry out upgrades and improvements to plant.
• Drive Compliance to housekeeping standards. Manage the day-to-day functions in the Engineering workshop.
• Manage scheduling and completion of work on SAP In2Rep to meet operational targets for schedule adherence, plant and equipment availability and safety.
• Assume responsibility for safety and compliance of Plant and Equipment as GMR2.7.

Skills Required

Background/Experience

• Educational requirements. N6 Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current), trade tested Millwright, Mechanical Fitter or Electrician. OR National Diploma/BTech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• 8-10 years’ management experience, of which at least 5 years must be in an FMCG or Pharmaceutical environment.
• A good understanding of Maintenance principles, the OHAS Act.
• Must be computer literate, Office 365, SAP ECC / S4 Hanna or similar.
• Good practical and theoretical knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Proven problem-solving skills and techniques.

Competencies/Personal Attributes

• Must be able to provide strong leadership to team members from trade hands to team leaders.
• Good organizational skills, with a hands-on and honest approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours when required.
• Plan, lead, allocate and manage departmental activities, resources and tasks in accordance with agreed budgets, service/delivery targets and daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for operational management and measurement.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans and actions.
• Manage departmental absenteeism.
   

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• To support the Consumer Division’s growth strategy by identifying, developing and delivering commercially viable new products across FMCG, complementary medicines and personal care categories, while leading end-to-end innovation and project execution in a highly matrixed environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and evaluate new business and product development opportunities through market analysis, consumer insights and competitive benchmarking.
• Develop robust business cases, product briefs and financial forecasts to support investment decisions.
• Manage the innovation pipeline from ideation through feasibility, development, registration and launch.
• Lead end-to-end project management, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, risk management and governance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales.
• Manage external suppliers, contract manufacturers and agencies to ensure delivery readiness and compliance.
• Support launch excellence through alignment with go-to-market plans and post-launch performance tracking.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend lifecycle optimization actions.

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree with registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Post-graduate qualification in business or marketing will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years’ experience in FMCG, complementary medicines and/or personal care categories.
• Proven experience managing new product development and launches from concept to market.
• Solid understanding of complementary medicines regulations, SAHPRA requirements and product lifecycle management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in business case development and forecasting.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers and packaging or design agencies.
• Understanding of consumer health trends, category dynamics and competitive landscapes.
• Exposure to Regulatory Affairs and Quality processes will be advantageous.

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong planning, organising and project management skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous and matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail with a strong execution focus.