Job Description

Location: Tumakuru, Karnataka


Contact: Please email people@stringbio.com (When sending your resume, please mention Production Manager -Tumakuru in the email subject)


No of Openings: 1


Position: Fulltime


Overview of the role


We are looking for a qualified professional with a background in Industrial Biotechnology having experience of planning, organizing, overseeing day-to-day operations of production lines, ensuring quality of output and meeting set timelines. The incumbent will be responsible for the production of quality products as per market demands by working closely with the relevant functions within the Organization. The candidate needs to be enthusiastic about working in a startup environment, taking scale up challenges, exhibiting meticulous attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn new techniques.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES


• Collaborate with Process and Engineering team on scale-up efforts.


• Actively support the tech transfer of production processes from Scale-up to Manufacturing team.


• Develop and execute production plans to fulfil orders and maintain the required inventory level.


• Allocate resources and utilize assets effectively to produce optimal results.


• Prepare and ensure SOPs are adhered to at all stages of the production process.


• Troubleshoot issues and investigate deviations reported related to manufacturing operations.


• Ensure the BMRs are updated and accurate to support traceability of products manufactured.


• Maintain a comprehensive record of all manufacturing data.


• Perform statistical analysis and apply methods to monitor and control the quality of goods produced.


• Monitor and achieve department's goals related to Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.


• Drive continuous improvements to scale best practices across the organization.


• Evaluate the productivity of the team and identify measures to boost productivity.


• Strive to reduce expenses and increase efficiency across all product lines.


• Coach, mentor and train the team members.


• Establish systems related to processes and products to meet the requirements of certification body.


• Work collaboratively with the other departments to ensure department and company objectives are achieved.


• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and compliance with established policies and procedures.


CANDIDATE PROFILE


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


• Graduate in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ Life Science.


• 10 to 15 years of work experience in Biotechnology or relevant industry.


• Hands-on experience with fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, evaporation and drying processes in a medium to large-scale industry


• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 is desirable.


• Knowledge of Six Sigma & Lean concepts will be an added advantage.


PERSONAL QUALITIES:


• Self-driven, dedicated with attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and be a team player.


• Good organizational skills


• Effective communication skills


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency with MS Office suite.


• Good presentation skills