Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Amman – Al Qastal Industrial Area, Jordan
Job Purpose
To supervise the daily manufacturing activities within the Granulation, Tableting, and Coating areas, ensuring production plans are executed efficiently while complying with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and established productivity and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily manufacturing operations in the Granulation, Tableting, and Coating departments.
- Execute daily and weekly production plans in coordination with the Production Planning and Manufacturing teams.
- Assign tasks to production operators and technicians and monitor their performance.
- Ensure compliance with Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor critical process parameters and ensure all manufacturing activities comply with approved specifications.
- Review and complete production documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with documentation practices.
- Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) departments for sampling, in-process approvals, and batch progression.
- Supervise equipment and production line cleaning activities and verify equipment readiness before production starts.
- Monitor equipment performance, report equipment malfunctions, and coordinate with the Maintenance Department to minimize downtime.
- Participate in the investigation of manufacturing deviations, perform root cause analysis, and support the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including productivity, waste, downtime, and rejection rates.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements and company policies.
- Train and coach new employees and support the continuous development and performance evaluation of the production team.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and support Lean Manufacturing practices where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Data Integrity requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Hands-on experience in Granulation, Tableting, and Coating operations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in preparing and reviewing manufacturing documentation.
