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Production Manager

ID:  2511
Date of Posting:  Apr 22, 2026
Business Area:  Manufacturing
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  On Site
Hub Office: 

Çerkezköy, TR

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms. The role is critical in ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality production in alignment with cGMP standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan, manage, and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production operations in alignment with budget targets,

· Lead production activities efficiently for solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms,

· Ensure full compliance with cGMP standards and EHS requirements, fostering a zero-incident culture,

· Drive Right First Time (RFT) performance and ensure timely batch release,

· Oversee deviation management, CAPA implementation, and maintain audit readiness,

· Lead, develop, and motivate production teams to achieve operational excellence and skill development,

· Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, QC, Engineering, and Supply Chain departments,

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, focusing on yield, OEE, cost efficiency, and safety.

Required Education

 

 

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

· Bsc in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or Chemistry.

· Preferably 8–12 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing,

· Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, 

· Excellent command of written and spoken English,

· For male candidates, completion of military service,

· Residing in or able to relocate to a location with easy access to the Cerkezkoy Plant.

 

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong leadership and people management skills,

· High compliance and quality mindset,

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability,

· Effective cross-functional communication,

· Results-driven with continuous improvement focus.

 

Technical Competencies

Required Behaviours and Competencies

Required Languages

Travel required in %

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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