Production Manager at Lorache Consulting Limited

Lorache Group is a Marketing Management, Human Capital Development and Business Process & Strategist Consultancy Outfit, registered with Company & Allied Commission (CAC) of Nigeria to perform such businesses. Lorache works cut across multiple industries, including the consumer goods, finance, capital market, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, entertainment and leisure sectors, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Associate Production Manager
Manufacturing / Production Reports To: Head – Plant Operations / Factory Manager

Job Summary

• The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality and regulatory standards.
• The role involves supervision of production staff, adherence to cGMP, and continuous improvement of production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organize production schedules in alignment with demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources -manpower, machines, and materials.
• Supervise and coordinate all manufacturing activities and staff in the department.
• Maintain strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Engineering, and Supply Chain departments to ensure smooth operations.- Monitor production metrics and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Investigate and resolve production-related deviations, incidents, and complaints.
• Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and minimize waste.
• Train and mentor production staff to improve skills, compliance, and efficiency.
• Participate in audits (regulatory, internal, and customer) and ensure prompt closure of observations.- Comply with all local, national, and international regulatory and quality requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, and other regulatory compliance (e.g., NAFDAC, WHO, FDA).
• Proven experience in tablet, capsule, liquid, or sterile dosage forms is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP,).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Process and quality orientation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Time and resource management
• Compliance and documentation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Lorachejobs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.