Production Manager Pharmaceutical Plant
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Job Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing activities within the plant ensuring production targets are achieved safely efficiently and in compliance with GMP quality and regulatory requirements. This role drives operational excellence continuous improvement workforce development and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
How youll make an impact:
Production Leadership
Manage daily production operations to ensure safety quality delivery and cost objectives are met.
Develop and implement production plans aligned with business priorities and customer demand.
Monitor and improve plant performance through KPI management including OEE productivity waste efficiency and service levels.
Ensure optimal utilization of personnel equipment and resources.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with GMP standards company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to maintain product quality and audit readiness.
Lead investigations related to production deviations CAPAs and operational issues.
Continuous Improvement
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce operational costs.
Identify process optimization opportunities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Promote a culture of operational excellence and accountability across the manufacturing organization.
People Management
Lead coach and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
Foster employee engagement performance management and talent development.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Supply Chain Engineering Maintenance Quality and Planning teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
Support new product introductions scale-up activities and process transfers when required.
Participate in strategic projects related to capacity expansion automation and operational improvements.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Industrial Management or a related field.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of manufacturing leadership experience within pharmaceutical biotech medical device chemical FMCG or highly regulated environments.
Proven experience managing production teams in a GMP-regulated facility.
Strong track record of delivering operational improvements and productivity gains.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Fluent Italian and good English skills.
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at ournearly threemillion customer sites. Building on a century of innovation our 48000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety maintain clean and safe environments and optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food healthcare life sciences hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health making a positive impact on the world. We are committed toeliminatingunnecessary complexities and embracing a beginners mindset continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolabs commitment to diversityequityand inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves reach our goals and dowhatsright.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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Compensation Range:
The annual total compensation range for this position is -89200 EUR. This position is eligible for annual bonus.Benefits:
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their here to see our benefits.
Collective Agreement Information (Italy):
In Italy Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.
