Production Leader

To ensure that the production activity under his / her control is carried out in accordance with all relevant process procedures and production standards while fulfilling daily production targets. § To ensure Large Volume Parenteral Department meets its production requirements (ito of volume, quality, costs) effectively and efficiently at all times. § To assist with the Department Manager in production shift planning to commit LVP department to maximum attainment of that plan. § To ensure optimum labour utilization for the shift whilst organizing and controlling the day to day production requirements § To provide input to the department manager re annual department budget and monitor and control adherence in terms of days to day expense control. § To write, review and update the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. § Responsible for continuous improvement in the production area to ensure product and process efficiency and quality. § Provide support to line specific improvement projects. § Optimizing maximum efficiency of company resources with minimal reject and waste levels. § Control department staff discipline including settlement of disputes and grievances, absenteeism, Initiating, disciplinary action access control and timekeeping according to the Company Code of Conduct. § To commit the shift to comprehensive and on-going training and monitor training level of shift. § Provide timeous and accurate operational data as required for the monitoring of key indicators. § To take on ownership of shift KPIs. § To address non-compliances with BMR/logbook queries and drive RFT from an operations standpoint § Responsible for shift health and safety processes and conducting Safety Incident investigations. § Assume delegated responsibility of departmental manager during periods of absence or whilst on shift § Responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives and projects § Responsible for Logging and closure of incidents / Deviations / change controls on Kabitrack § Arriving 15 minutes prior to the shift commencing in order to perform floor walkabout and handover § From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification and training of the incumbent