Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job Summary/Main Purpose

Plant manager is responsible for providing operational leadership and tactical execution of the assigned Focus Factory in Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ethiopia). Directly manages the supervision and coordination of all direct production centers with all non-production support groups to meet sales forecasts, corporate goals and objectives. Responsible for dealing directly with the technical collaborator with respect to production related issues.

Division: Plant

Reporting to : Country Manager

Employment type: Permanent

Number Required: One

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, control and direct production activities and packaging areas to ensure they are valid, progressive, efficient, cost effective and in compliance.
• Manage work priorities and time-lines and allocate resources to assure assigned focus factory goals and time-lines are met.
• Execute focus factory manufacturing strategy and align with overall plant strategy.
• Partner with quality leadership to ensure good quality and cGMP practices and their implementation in manufacturing.
• Lead, coach and train employees toward team concepts.
• Review technical department activities (Production, Store, Engineering)
• Achieve monthly production targets
• Optimum utilization of man power.
• Facilitate regulatory audits and supervision
• Cost reduction and yield improvement.
• Execute talent management initiatives including the creation and delivery of robust career development. Demonstrate management principles through effective coaching, mentoring and differentiation of development for employees. Focused talent acquisition/management process to increase talent at the supervisory level.
• MFMs, Specifications, SOP, MPIs and code list updating in compliance with local manufacturing process in Julphar Ethiopia format.
• Involve in production as well as packaging problem resolution and assure compliance and smooth running of plant.
• Prepare and submit monthly plant report in Julphar Ethiopia format.
• Prepare and submit to Country Director & relevant bodies in the factory; yearly, quarterly, monthly & weekly production plan as well as implementation report.
• Make sure there are sufficient raw materials, packaging materials and other inputs required for production in stock as well as in transit which supports continuous production.
• Make sure every production line is operational and fully utilized except for force majeure.
• Supervise, coordinate and lead production team, engineering team and store.
• Ensure company peace and tranquility by the virtue of availing conducive working environment.
• Ensure proper interpersonal relationships in the department.
• Work in close collaboration with other departments of the company towards ultimate objective of the company.
• Plan and review production activities in advance based on proper inventory follow up system.
• Prepare & review day to day production plan so as to meet effective implementation of the plan.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for the release of RM/PM/ in process testing/ finished goods testing.
• Discuss and give feedback on day to day production plan, shortage and priorities to supply chain (Logistics). Follow up with supply chain for timely availability of RM/PM.
• Reviews monthly requirement of man power with Production Manager as well as HR & General Service Manager.
• Plan machines utilization to avoid repeated change over.
• Make sure proper documents are in place with respect to production, engineering & store.
• Periodically (based on external inspectors comment) conduct system audit in close collaboration with QA/QC.
• Study details of non-compliance report given by QA/QC department or external auditors and plan time bound remedial action to mitigate short coming.
• Make sure percentage manufacturing cost is within limit.
• Monitor production process and take appropriate action to reduce cost.
• Make sure sufficient spare part is available for preventive maintenance of machines.
• Make sure all raw materials & finished products are utilized or marketed at a reasonable time before expiry
• Work in Technical collaboration with the head office on issues related to new products from project development, HQ, manufacturing to packaging, validation and documentation.
• Responsible for all equipments, machineries and utilities:
• Maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Calibration with QA
• HAVAC and Boiler etc. with the concerned department.
• Proactively identify problems related with production force, supplies, building as well as machines and come up with mitigation plan.
• Shall execute other assignments provided by Country Manager.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes)

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or Master Degree in Pharmaceutics.
• 10 years relevant experience, out of which 6 years’ experience in senior job positions. 
• English Language is a must
• High strategic and analytical skills
• Driving Results and result orientation mind-set
• Excellent self-learning and development capabilities
• Demonstrating corporate values and high ethical behaviours and Integrity in his day to day operation
• Excellent coaching, training and monitoring skills
• High emotional intelligence and understanding of performance drivers and motivational curve
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work across boundaries
• Leadership Capabilities
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful condition
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing Practice (GMP).