Senior Production Manager

The Manufacturing Operations Lead is accountable forsafe, compliant, and efficient delivery of production volumesacross assigned dosage forms, while building ahigh-integrity, high-rigor manufacturing organization . The role carries end-to-end responsibility forbatch execution discipline, cycle time adherence, OEE improvement, people capability development, and sustained quality compliancein a USFDA-regulated environment.1. Production Delivery & Operational Excellence Ownachievement of approved production plans(volume, mix, and timelines) with clear accountability forRight-First Time (RFT)execution. Ensure strict adherence tobatch cycle times, changeover times, cleaning times, and line utilization normsas per approved standards. Drive continuous improvement inOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)across availability, performance, and quality metrics. Ensure disciplined execution of manufacturing instructions, line clearances, in-process controls, and documentation practices. Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks impacting throughput, yield, or schedule adherence. 2. Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness Maintain astate of continuous GMP compliancein line with USFDA, EU GMP, and internal quality standards. Be fully accountable fordeviation trends, CAPA effectiveness, repeat observations, and human-error reductionwithin manufacturing. Partner closely with Quality Assurance to ensurerobust batch release readinessand zero compromise on data integrity. Lead manufacturing readiness forregulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal audits , including sustained closure of commitments. Reinforce a culture of“Quality over output when in conflict”without dilution of delivery commitments. 3. People Leadership & Capability Building Build and sustain astrong manufacturing leadership bench(production managers, shift leaders, supervisors). Ensure structuredskill development, qualification, and certificationof operators and officers on equipment, processes, and GMP behaviours. Driveperformance management, succession planning, and talent retentionwithin manufacturing teams. Set clear expectations ondiscipline, ownership, accountability, and ethical conductat all levels. 4. Behavioural Integrity & Cultural Rigor Act as a role model forRubicon’s values of Integrity, Passion, Agility, and Solidarity . Enforcezero tolerancefor data integrity lapses, undocumented practices, or shortcut behaviours. Create a culture where issues aresurfaced early, investigated scientifically, and resolved sustainably . Ensure respectful, transparent, and fact-based engagement across cross-functional teams. 5. Digitization & Special Projects Lead and supportdigitization initiativeswithin manufacturing, including electronic batch records, MES interfaces, equipment data capture, and performance dashboards. Drivequalification, commissioning, and validationof new equipment, lines, and manufacturing technologies in collaboration with Engineering and QA. Support scale-up, tech transfer, and capacity expansion projects with strong operational ownership. Champion data-driven decision-making using real-time production, quality, and OEE analytics. 6. Be accountable formanufacturing-led Exhibit Batch Completion , including: Accuracy and completeness of batch records Resolution of execution-stage discrepancies Timely initiation and closure of deviations arising during execution Partner with QA to ensureright-first time exhibit batches , minimizing QA queries, rework, and review loops. Ensure exhibit batches areinspection-defensible , with clear traceability, contemporaneous documentation, and ALCOA+ compliance.Must-Have Skills: List at least 3 points that are necessary to be successful in the role. Points for reference: Degree in Pharmacy / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience inUSFDA-regulated pharmaceutical environments . Proven track record ofhigh-volume manufacturing with strong compliance outcomes . Hands-on experience withdigitization, equipment qualification, and operational excellence frameworks. Problem solving and decision-making ability Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skillsKey Interfaces Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineering & Projects Planning & Supply Chain EHS Corporate Operations Excellence / Digital Transformation Teams Success Measures (KPIs) Production plan adherence (% on-time, in-full) Batch cycle time and cleaning time adherence OEE improvement trends RFT and deviation reduction metrics Inspection outcomes and audit closure effectiveness Attrition, capability depth, and leadership readiness in manufacturing teams

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