Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the Company:
Our client is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are certified by regulatory authorities from various countries, enabling them to export over 200 products to 23 countries.

Role Overview:
The Process Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality operations. The role involves optimizing processes, supporting the rollout of SOPs, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Improvement Using Internal Process Mapping Standards:

• Conduct Process Mapping (AS IS) to document existing workflows in manufacturing and quality operations.
• Design optimized Process Mapping (TO BE) that aligns with pharmaceutical regulatory standards and operational excellence goals.
• Manage projects to implement improved processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee the rollout of process improvements in critical areas, including Plant Operations and Quality Operations.

2. Learning and Development (LnD):

• Collaborate with the LnD department to develop comprehensive learning materials for updated SOPs and processes.
• Facilitate training sessions to ensure successful adoption of new workflows across teams.

3. Continuous Improvement Culture:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across manufacturing and quality teams.
• Encourage proactive problem-solving and identification of opportunities for improvement.

4. Performance Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to track the progress and impact of process improvement initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in process improvement roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and GMP compliance.
• Certifications (Preferred): Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), PMP, or equivalent certifications.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical ERP systems, process mapping tools, and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Ability to manage change in a regulated environment.

Why Join?

• Be part of a leading pharmaceutical company known for its commitment to quality and innovation.
• Lead impactful projects that align with global regulatory standards and drive operational excellence.
• Contribute to the company’s mission of improving healthcare through high-quality medicines.