Production Chemist

Job Summary / Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Production Chemist to oversee end-to-end production operations, ensure compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), maintain accurate batch manufacturing and packaging documentation, and achieve production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in production planning, regulatory compliance, documentation, team management, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities / Key Duties

1. Production Planning & Execution

• •Prepare and implement daily and weekly production plans based on business requirements and production targets.
• •Monitor production progress to ensure timely execution and completion of planned batches.
• •Optimize manpower, materials, and equipment utilization to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

2. GMP & Regulatory Compliance

• •Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP requirements, approved SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• •Maintain adherence to established manufacturing procedures, hygiene standards, and documentation practices.
• •Identify and address compliance gaps in coordination with the Quality Assurance (QA) team.

3. Batch Documentation & Record Management

• •Review and ensure the accurate and timely completion of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Batch Packaging Records (BPRs), and equipment logbooks.
• •Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, traceable, and compliant with applicable procedures.
• •Support documentation review, deviation investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), as applicable.

4. Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• •Promote a Right First Time (RFT) approach to minimize production errors, rework, and batch rejections.
• •Collaborate with QA and QC teams to resolve quality-related issues and reduce customer complaints.
• •Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance product quality, consistency, and productivity.

5. Equipment & Process Management

• •Ensure production equipment is properly operated, cleaned, maintained, and available for scheduled production.
• •Coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, and validation activities with the relevant departments.
• •Monitor equipment performance and promptly address operational issues that may affect production output or product quality.

6. Safety, Hygiene & Housekeeping

• •Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures, personal hygiene requirements, and housekeeping standards.
• •Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• •Identify potential operational hazards and implement appropriate corrective measures.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• •Coordinate with QA, QC, Warehouse, and other relevant departments to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and other production requirements.
• •Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve production bottlenecks and minimize delays.
• •Provide regular updates on production progress, output, and operational challenges to management.

Key Competencies

• •Production planning and execution
• •cGMP and SOP compliance
• •BMR, BPR, and batch documentation
• •Quality control and process improvement
• •Equipment and resource utilization
• •Problem-solving and decision-making
• •Cross-functional coordination and communication