Production Manager

Dear Candidate,

We have a requirement for Production Manager for Isha Life, Coimbatore. Please find below the job details:

Job Responsbilities:

1. Production Planning & Control

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans
• Align production with demand forecasts and sales orders
• Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and capacity
• Ensure on-time batch execution as per BMR/BPR

2. GMP & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to WHO GMP and FSSAI (for food)
• Maintain clean room discipline and hygiene standards
• Ensure proper gowning, sanitation, and cross-contamination control
• Participate in regulatory and customer audits

3. Batch Manufacturing & Documentation

• Execute production as per: BMR, BPR and other quality documents
• Ensure real-time documentation (no backdating)
• Verify critical process parameters and in-process checks
• Coordinate with QA for line clearance and batch release

4. Quality Assurance Coordination

• Work closely with QA/QC teams , Ensure in-process quality checks (IPQC)
• Handle deviations, OOS, and non-conformance's , Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

5. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices
• Reduce wastage, rework, and downtime
• Improve yield and productivity
• Monitor KPIs:
• OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
• Batch cycle time
• Rejection rates

6. Manpower Management

• Train operators on SOPs and GMP practices
• Allocate shifts and responsibilities
• Monitor discipline and productivity
• Develop skill matrix and competency levels

7. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Ensure machines are Qualification, calibrated and validated
• Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM)
• Minimize breakdowns and downtime
• Ensure proper cleaning (CIP/SIP in pharma/food)

8. Safety & Hygiene Management

• Ensure compliance with safety norms (PPE, hazard control)
• Implement food safety systems like HACCP
• Maintain workplace cleanliness (5S system)
• Conduct safety drills and risk assessments

9. Inventory & Material Control

• Coordinate with warehouse for RM/PM availability
• Avoid stock-outs and overstocking
• Ensure FEFO/FIFO compliance
• Control batch traceability

10. Audit & Inspection Readiness

• Prepare for:
• Internal audits
• Regulatory inspections
• Customer audits
• Ensure documentation and shop-floor readiness
• Close audit observations within timelines

11. New Product & Technology Transfer

• Support R&D during scale-up trials
• Handle pilot batches and validation batches
• Ensure smooth technology transfer to production

12. Reporting & Communication

• Daily production reports (DPR)
• Downtime and deviation reports
• Coordination with:
• QA, QC, R&D, Maintenance and SCM

Key Skills Required

• Strong GMP & regulatory knowledge
• Documentation accuracy
• Leadership & team management
• Problem-solving & root cause analysis
• Process improvement mindset.

Interested candidates please forward your resume.

Regards,

Priya Rajan