A Production Manager for dry injection (pharmaceuticals) oversees the end-to-end manufacturing process of sterile dry powder injections. They ensure products are made efficiently, cost-effectively, and in strict compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), quality control standards, and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Execution: Develop detailed daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules for sterile powder filling, vial sterilization, and lyophilization (freeze-drying).Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all production processes strictly adhere to cGMP, WHO, or FDA norms, and review Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Process Optimization: Identify and implement lean manufacturing improvements to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, improve powder filling yields, and quickly troubleshoot equipment issues. Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor production personnel (pharmacists, chemists, and machine operators) while managing performance and staffing levels.Audit Readiness: Maintain a zero-deviation culture, ensure facility audit readiness, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any non-compliance findings.Requirements & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemical Engineering (a Master's degree or regulatory approval is highly preferred).Experience: 8–15 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with specific expertise in sterile or dry powder injection facilities.Technical Skills: Deep understanding of sterile powder filling, vial sterilization, lyophilization, and pharmaceutical QMS (Quality Management Systems).Soft Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, and communication skills paired with proven team leadership.