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POSITION BRIEF: Head of Production (Herstellungsleiter) – Germany
The successful candidate will be an accomplished, GMP-experienced Production Manager with proven experience in continuous improvement systems and excellent leadership and motivational skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who will ensure efficient and cost optimal production of quantities and qualities determined by Supply Planning in compliance with internal and external regulations and quality standards.
The Head of Production (Herstellungsleiter) will report directly to the Plant Manager and represent the second management layer at plant level. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall profitability of the site through a continuous improvement process and the efficient management of a facility which is strategic to the company.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Leads, motivates and develops production team especially direct reports to ensure optimal production of pharmaceuticals in compliance with national and international quality standards (GMP, AMG, AWHV, FDA etc.), internal quality specifications as well as other health, safety and environmental requirements and ensures implementation of quality controls throughout the production process.
Elaborates annual budgets for production in terms of headcount, cost and technical projects based on sales forecasts.
Analyzes the plant in terms of capacity and participates in the planning of strategic manufacturing initiatives with Senior Management; elaborates ROI and financial data upon request. Implements production plans according to GMP as well as other internal and external regulations and quality standards ensuring the validation and qualification of processes, equipment and facilities.
Prepares monthly reports about overall equipment efficiency, production line efficiencies, the cost situation, investment projects and repair status for Senior
The successful candidate will be an accomplished, GMP-experienced Production Manager with proven experience in continuous improvement systems and excellent leadership and motivational skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who will ensure efficient and cost optimal production of quantities and qualities determined by Supply Planning in compliance with internal and external regulations and quality standards.
The Head of Production (Herstellungsleiter) will report directly to the Plant Manager and represent the second management layer at plant level. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall profitability of the site through a continuous improvement process and the efficient management of a facility which is strategic to the company.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Leads, motivates and develops production team especially direct reports to ensure optimal production of pharmaceuticals in compliance with national and international quality standards (GMP, AMG, AWHV, FDA etc.), internal quality specifications as well as other health, safety and environmental requirements and ensures implementation of quality controls throughout the production process.
Elaborates annual budgets for production in terms of headcount, cost and technical projects based on sales forecasts.
Analyzes the plant in terms of capacity and participates in the planning of strategic manufacturing initiatives with Senior Management; elaborates ROI and financial data upon request. Implements production plans according to GMP as well as other internal and external regulations and quality standards ensuring the validation and qualification of processes, equipment and facilities.
Prepares monthly reports about overall equipment efficiency, production line efficiencies, the cost situation, investment projects and repair status for Senior