Head of Production - Finishing(m/w/x)

Description

You will lead a large production team in a GMP environment, ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical finishing while driving process optimization and a patient-focused culture across the facility.

Requirements

• •Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
• •Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated production
• •Leadership experience managing large shift-based teams
• •Experience with Lean Management and continuous improvement
• •Understanding of GMP regulations and compliance
• •Knowledge of production processes in GMP environment
• •Familiarity with digital production management tools
• •Ability to analyze KPIs and data
• •Understanding of quality assurance and regulations
• •Strong leadership and people management skills
• •Change management mindset
• •Customer orientation and Patient First commitment
• •Excellent communication and decision-making abilities
• •Ability to manage complex operations under pressure
• •Strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving
• •Fluency in German and English
• •Willingness to work in shift-based environment
• •Openness to digital innovation and learning
• •Intercultural competence and international experience

Tasks

• •Lead a GMP-compliant production area
• •Manage approximately 100 employees across multiple shifts
• •Oversee visual inspection and bulk packaging
• •Supervise blister packaging and printing processes
• •Manage product treatments like coating and hardening
• •Ensure adherence to global quality standards
• •Implement Lean Management to optimize efficiency
• •Monitor production KPIs and initiate corrective actions
• •Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Supply Chain
• •Drive digitalization and process optimization projects
• •Ensure staff training and GMP qualification
• •Manage budgets and resource capacity planning
• •Handle regulatory and customer audits
• •Execute special projects for senior management

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