Our client, a prominent leader in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry, is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Production Pharmacist to join their Port Elizabeth facility. This role combines pharmaceutical oversight, production support, compliance management, and leadership, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes. The Production Pharmacist should ensure full compliance with GMP standards while supporting and optimising production activities. Requirements BPharm Degree Registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) Minimum 3 years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Strong understanding of GMP principles Experience in Large Volume Parenteral (LVP) manufacturing Knowledge of ERP systems Supervisory or management experience Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies Responsibilities GMP and Compliance Ensure full compliance with pharmaceutical GMP standards Promote GMP culture within the production environment Conduct internal audits and support external audits Ensure timely closure of deviations, CAPAs, and change controls Production Support Assess production processes for compliance and efficiency Support daily production operations when required Ensure production targets and schedules are met Monitor productivity and minimise product loss Investigations and Quality Lead product anomaly investigations Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actionsConduct product studies and process improvement initiatives Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all investigations Documentation and SOPs Write, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Ensure accurate completion of batch documentation (batch books) Maintain compliance with documentation standards Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste Implement continuous improvement initiatives Manage recipe creation, implementation, and maintenance Training and Leadership Train and mentor pharmaceutical and production staff Ensure team competency and compliance Support supervisors and team leaders in daily operations Assist with staff-related matters and industrial relations Health, Safety and Compliance Ensure adherence to OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) Maintain safety standards, including cleanroom procedures Promote company values and code of conduct Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr