Head of Production – Complementary Medicines

at  CS Executive Group

New South Wales
Full Time

12/04/2024

• Permanent role with excellent remuneration and career growth opportunities
• Lead in executing a flawless manufacturing operation
• Rare opportunity to leverage your expertise in a new, secure venture
• Total remuneration of $205k–$238k including Super

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in management/leadership experience in the complementary and/or pharmaceutical medicines industries—mainly in the areas of manufacturing and QA/QC—experience in complementary medicine is preferred
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, medicine, health, or life sciences
• Effective leadership of Production, Quality, and Validation teams of 10+ employees
• Excellent knowledge of cGMP and PIC/S guide
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements for therapeutic and non-therapeutic products including a strong working knowledge of Quality Risk Management and compliance
• Experience in the setup and operation of manufacturing facility and equipment
• Experience in LEAN methodologies and proven experience in their implementation
• Experience in external audits TGA and other regulatory audits
• Demonstrated strong technical knowledge and understanding of the inter-relationship of quality attributes and process parameters
• You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

ROLE

The role of Head of Production, reporting directly to the Managing Director, offers a permanent full-time position within a dynamic new venture, presenting an exceptional opportunity to leverage your manufacturing expertise for growth.
As the Head of Production, you will assume primary responsibility for all production operations, overseeing manufacturing and warehouse activities at our client’s purpose-built facility. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the site’s efficient and compliant operation.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Maintaining manufacturing schedules to ensure precise batch production and proactively addressing quality issues to minimize deviations and reprocessing
• Driving process improvements, implement LEAN methodologies, and oversee safety protocols and waste management
• Leading change controls and deviations, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical support for quality issues and recalls
• Promoting enhancements to quality and safety documentation and processes, fostering a collaborative and team-focused environment
  As a people leader, you will mentor and manage the production team, oversee recruitment and performance management, and prioritise occupational health and safety practices. Effective stakeholder management, including collaboration with Quality, will ensure efficient production and maintenance activities.

Given the challenges ahead, we understand you’ll want to know what’s in it for you. Here are a few reasons why we believe the Head of Production role might pique your interest:

• Experience the satisfaction of playing a pivotal role in the ramp-up of a purpose-built facility
• Utilize your expertise to ensure flawless execution of operations
• Collaborate with a dedicated team who share your passion for excellence
• Enjoy market-leading remuneration and opportunities for future career growth
• Lead a committed team in manufacturing high-quality products right here in Australi

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in management/leadership experience in the complementary and/or pharmaceutical medicines industries—mainly in the areas of manufacturing and QA/QC—experience in complementary medicine is preferred
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, medicine, health, or life sciences
• Effective leadership of Production, Quality, and Validation teams of 10+ employees
• Excellent knowledge of cGMP and PIC/S guide
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements for therapeutic and non-therapeutic products including a strong working knowledge of Quality Risk Management and compliance
• Experience in the setup and operation of manufacturing facility and equipment
• Experience in LEAN methodologies and proven experience in their implementation
• Experience in external audits TGA and other regulatory audits
• Demonstrated strong technical knowledge and understanding of the inter-relationship of quality attributes and process parameters
• You must have unrestricted work rights in Australi