KwaZulu Natal Production Pharmacist KwaZ

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Production Pharmacist Posting Date: Nov 12, 2026 Department: Formulation Business Unit: Manufacturing Country: South Africa State: KwaZulu-Natal Location: Durban Req Id: 107969 Job Purpose Coordinates and controls production activities under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager and Head of Production. Implements the production plan and targets according to cGMP, while maintaining the highest level of Quality, Safety and Productivity. Upholds and maintains all legislative requirements when reviewing and approving all production and related activities, within the scope of a legally appointed Pharmacist. L eads /supervisors employees engaged in production activities. Key Accountabilities Financials • Effective utilization of resources to keep processes cost effective Continuous Improvement Processes Planning • Participates in developing team goals and objectives, by planning resources, equipment and manpower • Conducts shift handover • Production plan is updated as required, in accordance with Production Planning • Contingency plans for production are generated and implemented as and when required • Be accountable for shift production and translating targets into outputs • Forecast possible problem areas and non conformances that could potentially affect production • Reporting breakdowns and stoppages to direct line Manager/relevant responsible persons • Timekeeping of staff • Ensure timeous receipt of materials from stores • Ensure timeous receipt of QA documents • Able to co-ordinate Production activities • Multitask • Prepare for daily operations to meet daily production outputs • Motivate and suggest equipment and process requirements/improvements Operate Effectively • Ensures areas and equipment are clean and ready for use as per SOP • Ensures documentation/materials are checked as per SOP • Ensures Sign Off on process: • Declaration of ready and clean for production • Authorization of Production Documents • Initiate operational action to prioritize shift problems and any deviations that may occur • Reporting any deviations and the generation of non conformance reports and investigations • Reporting breakdowns to maintenance • Monitors downtimes and problem solves with corrective action • Evaluates Product yields and reports deviations to Production Manager • Ensures product yield compiles to limits, if not initiates an investigation, collates report and discusses with Production Manager • Performs calculations such as yields and potency calculations • Assists in re-design of manufacturing methods • Performs training of operators on SOP’s, safety etc • Initiates changes once approval has been obtained • Accountable for product integrity • Writing up of SOPs • Generation and close out of Deviations and Change controls. • Conduct regular audits • Review and improve current documents (BMR/BPR’s, SOP’s, Log Books etc) • Drawing up of new BMR/BPR’s • Plan/organize/conduct Qualifications of equipment • Assist with New Product Development and validations • Training of staff • Maintenance of training matrix • Conduct Root Cause analysis and process optimization projects Record Keeping • Responsible for ensuring the ‘real time’ completion of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR), Log Sheets, Syspro Transaction etc. during all production processes. (Reconcile, audit , queries resolved before QA login • Responsible for the timeous completion of Non-conformance reports and the initiation and implementation of relevant corrective actions • Responsible for the timeous completion of Change Control Requests and the initiation and implementation of relevant actions • BMR’s and BPR’s are reviewed and made current where necessary Cost/Budget Support • Orders and controls non-production spend items • Participates and supports the implementation of Best Practices and other continuous improvement initiatives Quality Control Assurance • Ensures corrective action is taken to minimize deviations and yield transgressions • Prepares, reports and submits Deviations and transgression reports to QA • Ensures that GMP and SOP procedures are strictly adhered to • Monitors quality checks including in-process controls according to SOP, reviews and improves if necessary • Responsible for Document Procedure Compliance: • Sign-on/ Completion • Verification as per SOP • Audit docs before QA login and final signoff Safety, Health and Environmental Standards • Safety and health problems are identified and reported to the safety rep for rectifying • Hazardous situations resolved immediately or reported to Production Manager • Equipment is available and ready for use • Incidents/accidents are prevented by effective operating of equipment and machinery, and following health and safety procedures • Health and safety procedures are adhered to • The work area is safe and clean as per company policy • SOPs are followed Learning and Growth/ Provide Ongoing Assessment and Feedback of Development / Resolve IR Issues • Performance issues are accurately identified and action instituted • Potential conflict is resolved according to IR procedures • Disciplinary action is taken according to the IR policy – in cases of poor performance and inappropriate behaviour by staff Identify Development/Training Needs of Self and Team • Staff performance is monitored against standards and regular feedback is provided • Individual goals are developed and aligned to team goals and roles are clearly defined as per role profile • Performance discussions are held regularly to identify learning requirements • Training of intern pharmacists and pharmacist manufacturing assistants Skills & Knowledge Educational qualifications : Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Relevant experience: Minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant Previous staff management is advantageous Must be a strong leader with the ability to organize, motivate the staff, and take quick and appropriate action in case of problems. 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