Production Manager
- Permanent role
- $150,000 to $170,000 per year + Super + discretionary bonus
- Progression opportunities
Production Manager with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience required, paying up to $170’000 + super
Your new company
An Australian owned medicinal cannabis manufacturer are looking for a permanent production manager for their Western Australian plant.
Your new role
To oversee and manage all production activities within a GMP-regulated medicinal cannabis manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all processes align with regulatory standards, company goals, and quality objectives while optimising efficiency, maintaining product integrity, and fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.
- Production Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of the production process, including extraction, formulation, and packaging of medicinal cannabis products.
- Ensure efficient workflow and optimal use of resources to meet production targets.
- Approve and strictly enforce procedures related to GMP production operations.
- Oversee the maintenance of GMP facility and equipment to ensure consistent operational readiness and compliance.
- Supervise and validate all critical processes, ensuring validation requirements are thoroughly met.
- Compliance:
- Maintain compliance with GMP standards, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence across the production team.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to resolve deviations, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions.
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor the production team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and compliance.
- Provide oversight and ensure training and performance reviews for team members to maintain high operational standards.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain product quality.
- Health & Safety:
- Ensure the production environment adheres to workplace health and safety standards.
- Assist with conducting safety audits and collaborate with QA team to identify and address potential risks.
Support the implementation of safety measures and promote a culture of workplace safety amongst production personnel.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Min 8 years’ experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical (or related) industry. Experience in the Medicinal Cannabis industry or familiarity with cannabis extraction and manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or similar industries.
- Full work rights in Australia.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Well-organised and able to work to agreed timelines.
- MS Office skills, including advanced skills in Excel.
- Efficient problem-solving and scientific data interpretation skills; and
- The ability to set priorities, manage simultaneous tasks, and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing or Process Engineering) or related field.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary package of between $150,000 and $170,000 per year + Super + Discretionary bonus.
What you need to do now
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