Factory Manager “Pharmaceutical” Jobs in Sekem November 2019

About the Job

Leading, orchestrating and harmonizing different site departments and functions to realize both local and export production manner meeting all timelines with strict adherence to the prevailing/governing policies, procedures and processesProvide leadership, strategic direction, and tactical oversight to the facility, which includes all production operations and the related support functions directly or indirectly (Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain/ Warehousing, Procurement, Technical Services, etc)
Develop and execute operating plans that lead to the achievement of the site and product goals
Provide direction and leadership for all site operations including but not limited to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Engineering Service, EHS, etc
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including but not limited to other areas within the company’s supply network, external suppliers, local community and political entities, colleagues, and legal organizations
Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, regulators and other stakeholders
Develop and maintain an effective organization through effective selection, training, leadership and management
Support and foster operational excellence across all functions – including continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
Ensure ethics and integrity through compliance / risk management
Support and actively enable strategic acquisitions and/or partnerships as required. • Make effective financial and operational decisions to positively impact both short and long-term site goals
Create, establish and maintain an environment that encourages teamwork, empowerment and commitment at the site
Take an active leadership role representing the site in the greater commercial operations and the Company in the local community
Coordinate between appropriate internal service departments and applicable external vendors to accomplish project essential tasks and deliverables
Provide proactive guidance and management of project and leverage/share best practices whenever possible
Prioritize and set expectations on activities / responsibilities with internal project business lead. This may include bringing them up to speed on capabilities/limitations so they can make informed decisions and manage client expectations
Familiarization of and adherence to all processes, tools, and technology for those departments that directly support

Job Requirements

B.Sc. in Pharmacy is essential. Post graduate vis-a-vis qualifications is desired (e..g. cGMP, MBA, etc)
- Previous experience of leading Pharmaceutical manufacturing sites is mandated.
- Exposure and hands-on different roles at different manufacturing disciplines (e.g. Production, Quality, Engineering, EHS) is a definite plus
- At least 15 years directly related an experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including at least five years’ experience leading major manufacturing, quality operations or supply chain function in a manufacturing plant.
- Language :
  - Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. English fluency essential
  - IT Literacy :
    - Professional computer and MS-Office skills
  - Competencies and Behaviors:
    - Strong organizational and multitasking skills
    - Professional ability to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing problems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
    - Superior skills with regards to data analysis and business process analysis and design
    - Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
    - Proven leadership skills
    - Attention to detail
    - Fundamental understanding and application of project management principles and skills
    - Strong aptitude towards the usage of automated systems; technology-focused
    - The drive for self-development, the ability to collaborate, and an action-oriented work ethic