Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced   Production Senior Manager   to lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing while driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The role involves production planning, team leadership, process optimization, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination to achieve business and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare and execute production plans based on projected sales.
Ensure production follows approved procedures, BPCRs, SOPs, and quality standards.
Manage Quality Management System activities, including change controls, deviations, investigations, and CAPA.
Ensure timely completion of production documentation and operational records.
Plan and maintain raw material and consumable inventory.
Prepare shift schedules, approve leave/shift changes, and manage workforce deployment.
Drive process improvements, cost optimization, yield enhancement, and capacity utilization.
Monitor housekeeping, plant safety, equipment usage, and operational compliance.
Plan plant shutdown activities, modifications, maintenance support, and team development.
Ensure proper handling of effluents, hazardous waste, and environmental compliance.
Prepare and monitor budgets for raw materials, solvent recovery, and production yield.
Define KRAs, review team performance, coach employees, and identify training needs.
Recruit skilled manpower and foster a positive, high-performance work culture.
Coordinate with Engineering, QA, QC, EHS, Supply Chain, Purchase, HR, and Accounts for seamless operations.
Requirements

Experience:

15–20 years in production/manufacturing management.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
Strong expertise in production planning, process optimization, quality systems, safety, inventory management, and team leadership.
Hands-on experience with GMP, QMS, CAPA, investigations, SAP, MS Office, 5S, and productivity improvement tools.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, basic chemistry, and operational troubleshooting.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Minimum  15 years   of experience in production management.
Preferred industries:
API, Chemicals, and process manufacturing   with strong manufacturing systems.