Supervise and coordinate daily pharmaceutical manufacturing activities in accordance with approved production schedules.
Ensure that manufacturing operations are performed according to approved SOPs, batch manufacturing instructions, and GMP requirements.
Monitor production processes, including dispensing, granulation, drying, milling, compression, coating, capsule filling, and packing, as applicable.
Ensure proper line clearance and verify equipment cleanliness and readiness before production begins.
Review and complete relevant production documentation, including BMRs, equipment usage logs, and cleaning records.
Monitor in-process parameters and work closely with the Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments to ensure product quality.
Ensure that raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products are properly identified and handled.
Investigate production deviations and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the relevant departments.
Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and environmental requirements within the production area.
Monitor production performance, minimize material wastage, and support efforts to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Ensure proper maintenance of production equipment in collaboration with the Engineering and Maintenance Department.
Prepare production reports and promptly escalate operational challenges to the Production Manager or Head of Production.
Requirements
Must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from a recognized institution.
Must be a registered pharmacist with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and hold a valid practising licence.
Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and pharmaceutical manufacturing procedures.
Practical experience in one or more of the following areas: granulation, tablet compression, tablet coating, capsule filling, and pharmaceutical packing.
Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), and Batch Packing Records (BPRs).
Understanding of in-process quality control, line clearance, equipment cleaning, and production documentation.
Ability to identify, report, and document production deviations and non-conformances.
Good communication, organizational, problem-solving, and team-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, will be an added advantage.