Production Supervisor

Our client is a global injectables company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the USA, and is expanding rapidly into new markets. The company focuses on developing value-added sterile injectables that address critical gaps in healthcare delivery.

By enhancing hospital workflows, reducing wastage of key resources, and improving operational efficiency, our client plays a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals. A robust and reliable supply chain further ensures consistent access to essential medications for patients worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations including formulation, filling, and packaging of sterile injectable IV bag products within cleanroom environments utilizing isolator technology.
• Manage and develop production team members, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality expectations.
• Author, review, and approve SOPs, batch records, and other production documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements, particularly in handling high potent APIs and controlled substances.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet demand and support planning, warehouse, and materials management functions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for productivity, quality, and safety; implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Oversee line clearance, equipment setup, and cleaning activities, ensuring readiness for manufacturing operations and minimizing downtime.
• Support deviations, investigations, and CAPA implementation in partnership with Quality Assurance and other support functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and operator engagement.
• Ensure effective communication between production shifts and other departments to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs and best practices.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing, preferably in sterile or aseptic operations.
• Supervisory experience leading production teams in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP, aseptic processing, and isolator-based manufacturing.
• Experience with high potent APIs and/or controlled substances preferred.
• Proficiency with production documentation, batch records, SOP authoring, and deviation processes.

Requirements:

Skills / Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on employee development.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Clear, concise communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or ERP platforms.
• Commitment to data integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.