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Job Location drjobs

Kampala - Uganda

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Role Purpose:
To oversee daily manufacturing operations in the BFS (Blow-Fill-Seal) production area ensuring efficiency compliance with cGMP standards safety and quality while leading and motivating the shift team to deliver high performance.

1. Production Operations Supervision
  • Coordinate and oversee daily manufacturing activities within the assigned shift.

  • Allocate tasks and supervise production operators technicians and support staff.

  • Monitor critical process parameters during BFS filling dispensing manufacturing sterilization and packaging.

  • Ensure adherence to batch production records SOPs and operational standards.

  • Monitor equipment performance address deviations and escalate where necessary.

2. Compliance & cGMP Practices

  • Enforce adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in all operations.

  • Verify completion review and authorization of production documentation.

  • Conduct line clearance and hygiene checks before batch start-up.

  • Identify and report non-conformities to relevant stakeholders.

  • Promote waste reduction and yield optimization initiatives.

  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve workplace efficiency.

3. Training & Staff Development

  • Supervise coach and mentor shift team members to enhance performance.

  • Uphold discipline punctuality and teamwork on the production floor.

  • Support onboarding and training of new operators on SOPs and cGMP compliance.

  • Conduct shift start-up and closure briefings.

4. Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

  • Promote and maintain a strong safety and hygiene culture.

  • Ensure compliance with PPE usage and safety regulations.

  • Report and document any safety incidents or near-misses immediately.

5. Documentation & Reporting

  • Review and ensure accuracy of BMRs cleaning logs and shift handover reports.

  • Record production output down times and deviations in real time.

  • Prepare and submit accurate shift performance reports highlighting key issues and improvements.



Requirements

  • Education:

    • Bachelor s degree or Diploma in Industrial Mechanical or Production Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field.

  • Work Experience:

    • 3 5 years of experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.

    • Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.

    • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is an added advantage.

  • Technical Knowledge:

    • Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety protocols and quality systems.

    • Knowledge of HACCP principles and ISO quality standards (essential).

    • Proficiency in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tracking tools.

    • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Work Conditions:

    • Willingness and flexibility to work shifts including nights weekends and public holidays.



  • Employment Type

    Full Time

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