Manager - Production

Job description Position: Manager Production Department: Production/Manufacturing Operations Reporting to: Production Head Experience: 12-15 Years Location: Hyderabad Role Overview The Manager – Production role presents an exciting opportunity to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a cGMP-regulated environment. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day production across granulation, compression, coating, and packing, driving process validation and technology transfer, ensuring regulatory inspection readiness, and building high-performing shop-floor teams. The ideal candidate brings 12 to 15 years of production leadership experience, a strong compliance-first mindset, proven greenfield project exposure, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Join us to make a significant impact in the dynamic field of pharmaceutical manufacturing. A Challenging Task Lead and manage day-to-day production operations across granulation, compression, coating, and packing sections, ensuring targets are met as per the production plan. Supervise and develop a large production team, driving performance, training, and accountability across shifts. Ensure strict adherence to cGMP guidelines, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across all manufacturing activities. Prepare and review SOPs, BMRs (Batch Manufacturing Records), and other production documentation. Drive process validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and support technology transfer and scale-up of new products. Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs such as yield, cycle time, OEE, and lead-time reduction through Lean/Kaizen initiatives. Support equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, and greenfield project execution as required. Ensure audit readiness and actively participate in regulatory inspections (US FDA, MHRA, WHO, TGA, ANVISA, CDSCO, etc.), addressing observations with corrective and preventive actions. Handle change control, deviation management, and risk assessments (FMEA) related to production processes. Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth production flow. Plan manpower, machine, and material requirements to meet production schedules efficiently. Drive digital manufacturing initiatives (MES, DAS, recipe management) for process efficiency and data integrity. Report production performance, issues, and improvement plans to senior management/Site Head. Monitor raw material and consumable stock levels in coordination with warehouse/stores to avoid production delays. Ensure timely calibration and preventive maintenance of production equipment in coordination with the Engineering team. Review and approve batch documentation, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards (ALCOA+ principles). Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA implementation for production-related deviations and…