Head of Production - Finishing / Abteilungsleiter Pharmazeutische Produktion (f/m/d)
Core
Lead and manage a GMP-compliant production area for visual inspection, bulk packaging, blister packaging, printing, and additional treatments like coating and hardening.
Role type
Head of Production (Finishing)
Builds
Prescription therapies for serious diseases and consumer health products in patient-friendly dosage forms
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / GMP-regulated production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
GMP compliance, Lean Management, team leadership (100+ employees), budget management, audit handling, process optimization, digitalization
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Pharmacy/Chemistry/Engineering, experience with shift-based operations, change management, strategic thinking
Technologies
Digital tools and systems for production management
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for production under GMP conditions, manage and develop a team of approximately 100 employees, implement Lean Management principles, monitor production KPIs, coordinate with Quality Assurance and Supply Chain, handle regulatory audits, prepare and manage budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight