Plant Head/Manager

Job Purpose:

Leading, orchestrating and harmonizing different site departments and functions to realize both local and export production meeting all timelines with strict adherence to the prevailing/governing policies, procedures and processes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and tactical oversight to the facility, which includes all production operations and the related support functions directly or indirectly (Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain/ Warehousing, Procurement, Technical Services, etc)
• Develop and execute operating plans that lead to the achievement of the site and product goals
• Provide direction and leadership for all site operations including but not limited to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Engineering Service, EHS, etc
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including but not limited to other areas within the company’s supply network, external suppliers, local community and political entities, colleagues, and legal organizations
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, regulators and other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain an effective organization through effective training, leadership and management
• Support and foster operational excellence across all functions – including continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Ensure ethics and integrity through compliance / risk management
• Make effective financial and operational decisions to positively impact both short and long-term site goals
• Create, establish and maintain an environment that encourages teamwork, empowerment and commitment at the site
• Take an active leadership role representing the site in the greater commercial operations and the Company in the local community
• Coordinate between appropriate internal service departments and applicable external vendors to accomplish project essential tasks and deliverables
• Provide proactive guidance and management of project and leverage/share best practices whenever possible
• Prioritize and set expectations on activities / responsibilities with internal project business lead. This may include bringing them up to speed on capabilities/limitations so they can make informed decisions and manage client expectations
• Familiarization of and adherence to all processes, tools, and technology for those departments that directly support your as

Designation: Plant Manager

Location: Africure Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ethiopia PLC Manufacturing Site - Kilinto Industrial Park, Addis Ababa

Reporting: Director General/CEO

Job Requirements

Qualification, Knowledge, Experience

• B.Sc. in Pharmacy is essential. Post graduate vis-a-vis qualifications is desired (e..g. cGMP, MBA, etc)
• Previous experience of leading Pharmaceutical manufacturing sites is mandated.
• Exposure and hands-on different roles at different manufacturing disciplines (e.g. Production, Quality, Engineering, EHS) is a definite plus
• At least 10 years directly related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including at least five years’ experience leading a major manufacturing, quality operations or supply chain function in a manufacturing plant.

Language

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Fluency in at least English and Amharic is essential.

IT Literacy

• Professional computer and MS-Office skills

Competencies and Behaviors

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Professional ability to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing problems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Superior skills with regards to data analysis and business process analysis and design
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Fundamental understanding and application of project management principles and skills
• Strong aptitude towards usage of automated systems; technology-focused
• The drive for self-development, the ability to collaborate, and an action-oriented work ethic

How to Apply

Please send your applications by email with a cover letter, resume/CV, and copies of all qualifications and credentials.

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