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Expat Production Manager (Pharmaceutical) Conscript Africa - South Africa

EXPAT position.

Our client is a leading vaccine manufacturer based in Cape Town, South Africa. They require an experienced Vaccine Production Manager to ensure that the manufacturing of vaccines (API’s, Formulation, Filling and Packaging) are established at the defined volumes and quality level (TBI, MCC and WHO) and also by ensuring undisrupted, punctual and safe operation of staff and processes in GMP compliant production facilities.

NO SOUTH-AFRICAN CITIZENS !!

Location: Cape Town
Type of employment: Permanent
Remuneration: Salary is tax free with expat benefits, house, car, medical aid


CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE WITH SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES ONLY!


Job function:

Production:
• Ensure the production of vaccines in time, and planned quantities according to the established specifications and criteria.
• Ensure the effective production materials, processes equipment and utility usage.
• Development and implementation of SOP’s and maintenance of production procedures.
• Ensure maintenance of production facilities and equipment are in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.


Technologies:
Make technological input to:
• Production processes, techniques and methods (equipment).
• Facility requirements and quality requirements
• Logistics processes & test methods, GMP, documentation, etc.


Department Management:
• Engage with, manage, mentor, coach and lead Section Heads directly as well as their direct reports indirect reports.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the department.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.


Generic Competencies Required:
• Strong organizing and co-ordination skills
• Tenacious and resilient
• Professional maturity and communication and ability to liaise with internal & external stakeholders
• Strong Leadership Orientation
• Ability to function within a framework as well as developing own work structure
• Ability to conceptualize strategy as well as implement from start to finish
• Action and Goal orientation
• Ability to collaborate across functional areas
• Experience of working in Europe or other international set-up using best practice methodologies will be an added advantage.


CV APPLICATION PROCESS:
• Please e-mail CV to Leoni Viljoen leoni @ conscript.co.za
• Please ONLY submit CV and please DO NOT submit any additional documents.
• CV must include current salary and salary expectation.
• CV must include reasons for leaving.
• CV must include 3 to 5 contactable references.
• Please quote reference in e-mail subject line: Vaccine Production Manager.


FEEDBACK:
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE WITH SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM US WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM APPLICATION DATE THEN PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL. WE WILL RETAIN YOUR RESUME IN OUR DATABASE FOR OTHER SUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES.

Desired Skills & Experience

Skills and experience:
• Must be a Pharmacist with B Pharm Degree/ Diploma and registered with the SA Pharmacy Council.
• 10 years post-graduate experience in vaccine / biotech industry or equivalent, with 5 years in senior management.
• Production Management in cGMP environment.
• Good exposure, working knowledge and understanding of cGMP
• Experience in Vaccine API, Formulation & Filling and Packaging production as well informed in the applicable technologies.
• QA & regulatory compliance knowledge, i.e. MCC and WHO.
• Knowledge of business, planning and logistics processes.
• Sound technical ability and hands on approach: experience, knowledge and certification.

Company Description

Manufacturers of various corrugated paper board products. Customers range from exporters of farm produce and cotton yarn to confectionery manufacturers. The company develops, designs and manufactures high quality boxes and die cut trays. We need an individual who will help client meet the ever growing demand for their services. The business has installed modern machinery to improve on the efficiency of the factory. CV APPLICATION PROCESS: Please e-mail CV to Leoni Viljoen: leoni@conscript.co.za Please ONLY submit CV and please DO NOT submit any additional documents. CV must include current salary and salary expectation. CV must include reasons for leaving. CV must include 3 to 5 contactable references. Please quote reference in e-mail subject line: Factory Manager (Zambia) FEEDBACK: PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE WITH SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM US WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM APPLICATION DATE THEN PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL. WE WILL RETAIN YOUR RESUME IN OUR DATABASE FOR OTHER SUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES.