Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company with over 39 000 employees worldwide.
\nWe offer employees of diverse cultures and backgrounds a wide range of fulfilling and challenging career and personal growth opportunities both domestically and internationally.
\nWe are dedicated to a higher purpose “caring for life” which drives excellence in everything we do.The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: LVP Department Manager<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The main purpose of the position is to accept overall responsibility for the Large Volume Parenterals production, including the Filling, Autoclave and Prelim Packing departments.<\/p>\n General Duties:<\/strong> Develop teams and team members:<\/strong> Budget and Cost Control:<\/strong> Human Resources Management:<\/strong> \uf0a7From time to time carry out other jobs within the department \/ factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumben<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> 20210810
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe ideal candidate for this vacancy will have extensive experience within the pharmaceutical production environment, a scientific degree (preferably B. Pharm) or tertiary degree in Operations Management, management experience and Green Belt Certification.<\/p>\n
\n\uf0a7To ensure that the Large Volume Parenteral Department can meet its production requirements (in respect of volume, quality, and costs) effectively and efficiently at all times.
\n\uf0a7To assist with production planning and to commit the Large Volume Parenteral department to maximum possible attainment of that plan.
\n\uf0a7To ensure optimum labor utilization at all times whilst organizing and controlling the day to day production requirements of the various operations within the Large Volume Parenteral Department
\n\uf0a7To ensure departmental compliance to the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Documentation practices and PIC\/guidelines for medicines in South Africa.
\n\uf0a7Ensure that the Department meets hygiene and cleanliness standards ie. Ensure that cleaning is appropriate and efficient according to production needs and GMP standards.
\n\uf0a7With support of Validation Department ensure that appropriate validation and calibration for equipment and processes are performed in the area of responsibility.
\n\uf0a7Support and carry out all relevant QA investigations by way of Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment, CAPA for example: product recalls, complaint investigation, deviations, OOS, OOT, change controls, PQR and Quality Risk Management.
\n\uf0a7To write, review and update (annually) the department\u2019s Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
\n\uf0a7Implement risk-based approaches for manufacturing aspects, operations and equipment specific to the Large Volume Parenteral Department.
\n\uf0a7Ensure that the final products meet specified quality.
\n\uf0a7Ensure that adequate maintenance is carried out on all equipment, utilities and the manufacturing areas of the Large Volume Parenteral Department.
\n\uf0a7To control the drawing up and maintenance of all departmental production documentation and schedules (e.g. Batch books, log books)
\n\uf0a7To continuously strive to develop methods and systems for maintaining the highest possible quality of production, whilst optimizing maximum efficiency of company resources with minimal reject and waste levels.
\n\uf0a7To ensure the provision of timeous and accurate operational data (both routine and on-request) as required for the monitoring of key indicators.
\n\uf0a7To ensure the timeous reconciliation of batch documentation and transfer of product to the stores.
\n\uf0a7From time to time carry out other jobs within the department \/ factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumbent
\n\uf0a7Manage matters emanating from system reports<\/p>\n
\n\uf0a7Set update and monitor achievement of individual goals\/KPI\u2019s
\n\uf0a7Coach and train\/arrange training of team members
\n\uf0a7Develop competencies of team members
\n\uf0a7Conduct career discussions with team members<\/p>\n
\n\uf0a7Control and optimise the cost within the department
\n\uf0a7Set quality and performance KPI\u2019s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency
\n\uf0a7Continuously improve processes to introduce World Class Manufacturing practices within the business
\n\uf0a7Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements
\n\uf0a7Manage budget and expenditure
\noParticipation in budget development, monitoring and control for area of responsibility
\noAdhering to procedures for stock and non-stock acquisitions<\/p>\n
\n\uf0a7Manage all personnel in the department including disciplinary procedures
\n\uf0a7Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as required by the various job functions
\n\uf0a7Recruitment of staff
\n\uf0a7Staff development regarding identifying needs and opportunities
\n\uf0a7Performance Management evaluation
\n\uf0a7Review salaries and promotions if applicable
\n\uf0a7Implementation of equity plan as set out in the Employment Equity Policy<\/p>\n