Liquid & Semi-Solid Production Responsible
Çerkezköy, TR
Job Purpose
Responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and supervising the manufacturing processes of liquid and semi-solid products (ointments, creams, etc.) in compliance with GMP, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory requirements. Ensures operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, effective resource management, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, monitor, and control production processes for liquid and semi-solid products, ensuring full documentation of all activities
- Actively participate in process validations and other validation activities related to production
- Conduct root cause analyses for deviations and errors, implementing permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Ensure compliance with GMP, Quality Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Regulations across all production activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational excellence principles, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, cycle time optimization, and minimizing production losses
- Oversee daily work organization and coordination of production personnel, clarify job responsibilities, and support performance development
- Identify training needs, plan and conduct orientation and periodic training sessions for production staff
- Lead or support improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
- Develop annual machine maintenance plans, ensure their execution, and monitor effectiveness
- Record, analyze, and address breakdowns and unplanned downtimes, implementing improvement actions
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of production orders according to production plans and instructions
- Determine raw material and packaging material requirements, coordinating with relevant departments
- Monitor and update daily production data, material consumption, and stock movements through the SAP system
Required Education
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in liquid and semi-solid production
- Technical capability to track and manage the maintenance and repair activities of production equipment
- Strong knowledge of GMP, Quality Management Systems, HSE, and Environmental Regulations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, RCA, etc.)
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP or similar ERP systems
- Residing in Çerkezköy, Kapaklı, Çorlu, Ergene area or able to move
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