Production Manager

Dear Candidate,We have a requirement for Production Manager for Isha Life, Coimbatore. Please find below the job details:

Job Responsbilities:

• Production Planning & ControlPrepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plansAlign production with demand forecasts and sales ordersOptimize manpower, machine utilization, and capacityEnsure on-time batch execution as per BMR/BPR2. GMP & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure strict adherence to WHO GMP and FSSAI (for food)Maintain clean room discipline and hygiene standardsEnsure proper gowning, sanitation, and cross-contamination controlParticipate in regulatory and customer audits3. Batch Manufacturing & DocumentationExecute production as per: BMR, BPR and other quality documentsEnsure real-time documentation (no backdating)Verify critical process parameters and in-process checksCoordinate with QA for line clearance and batch release4. Quality Assurance CoordinationWork closely with QA/QC teams , Ensure in-process quality checks (IPQC)Handle deviations, OOS, and non-conformance's , Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)5. Process Optimization & Continuous ImprovementImplement Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practicesReduce wastage, rework, and downtimeImprove yield and productivityMonitor KPIs:OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)Batch cycle timeRejection rates6. Manpower ManagementTrain operators on SOPs and GMP practicesAllocate shifts and responsibilitiesMonitor discipline and productivityDevelop skill matrix and competency levels7. Equipment & Maintenance CoordinationEnsure machines are Qualification, calibrated and validatedCoordinate preventive maintenance (PM)Minimize breakdowns and downtimeEnsure proper cleaning (CIP/SIP in pharma/food)8. Safety & Hygiene ManagementEnsure compliance with safety norms (PPE, hazard control)Implement food safety systems like HACCPMaintain workplace cleanliness (5S system)Conduct safety drills and risk assessments9. Inventory & Material ControlCoordinate with warehouse for RM/PM availabilityAvoid stock-outs and overstockingEnsure FEFO/FIFO complianceControl batch traceability10. Audit & Inspection ReadinessPrepare for:Internal auditsRegulatory inspectionsCustomer auditsEnsure documentation and shop-floor readinessClose audit observations within timelines11. New Product & Technology TransferSupport R&D during scale-up trialsHandle pilot batches and validation batchesEnsure smooth technology transfer to production12. Reporting & CommunicationDaily production reports (DPR)Downtime and deviation reportsCoordination with:QA, QC, R&D, Maintenance and SCM

Key Skills RequiredStrong GMP & regulatory knowledgeDocumentation accuracyLeadership & team managementProblem-solving & root cause analysisProcess improvement mindset.

Interested candidates please forward your resume.

Regards,Priya Rajan