Production Manager - Herbiotics Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.
(2026-05)
- Production planning, scheduling, and execution to consistently achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- Effective manpower management, staff deputation, and workforce allocation to maximize productivity.
- Supervision and leadership of production teams while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Monitoring and optimization of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), production efficiency, and machine utilization.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, operation, troubleshooting, and changeover activities.
- Coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Warehouse, and Supply Chain departments for uninterrupted production operations.
- Monitoring production KPIs including productivity, yield, downtime, rejection rates, and batch cycle time.
- Process optimization and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Ensuring compliance with WHO, PIC/S, GMP, and regulatory guidelines during all manufacturing activities.
- Review and approval of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), equipment logbooks, and production documentation.
- Investigation and resolution of production deviations, non-conformances, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and effectiveness monitoring.
- Oversight of equipment qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, and technology transfer activities.
- Planning and execution of new product development (NPD), process scale-up, process optimization, and commercial manufacturing.
- Ensuring timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and production resources through cross-functional coordination.
- Training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of production personnel to enhance technical competency and GMP awareness.
- Ensuring workplace safety, EHS compliance, and implementation of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Preparation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturing instructions, and production reports.
- Participation in internal and external regulatory audits, customer audits, and implementation of audit observations.
- Inventory control, material reconciliation, yield management, and minimization of process losses and wastage.
- Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles, risk management, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.
Deputy Production Manager - Solaris Life Sciences - Islamabad
(2025-06 - 2026-04)
- Supervise and coordinate all pharmaceutical manufacturing activities under the guidance of the Plant Manager to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
- Execute daily production plans in line with monthly production schedules to achieve production targets and delivery commitments.
- Supervise the manufacturing of Tablets, Capsules, Creams, Ointments, Sachets, and Dry Suspension dosage forms while ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), production formats, logbooks, and departmental documentation.
- Develop new Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) in coordination with the Quality Assurance department for new product launches and process improvements.
- Lead Research & Development (R&D) manufacturing activities, including preparation of formulation development documents, trial BMRs, pilot batches, process optimization, and technology transfer.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and process-related issues to improve product quality, process efficiency, and batch yield.
- Monitor critical process parameters, in-process controls, and manufacturing operations to ensure consistent product quality.
- Coordinate closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Maintenance departments to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, WHO, PIC/S, safety, and company quality standards throughout all production activities.
- Participate in process validation, cleaning validation, equipment qualification, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports and communicate production performance to senior management.
Senior Production Pharmacist - Scotmann pharmaceutical - Islamabad
(2021-07 - 2025-05)
- Worked under the supervision of the Production Manager to ensure smooth execution of daily pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
- Supervised daily production activities to achieve planned production targets while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise Granulation, Lubrication, Compression, Film Coating, Blister Packaging, Syrup, Dry Suspension, and Softgel manufacturing sections.
- Coordinated production activities to ensure timely completion of manufacturing schedules and efficient utilization of manpower and equipment.
- Prepared, reviewed, and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), production records, and departmental documentation.
- Ensured accurate completion and review of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), equipment logbooks, cleaning records, and production documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Performed material reconciliation, yield calculations, and batch accountability to minimize production losses and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Troubleshot manufacturing, process, and equipment-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.
- Monitored critical process parameters and in-process controls to ensure compliance with approved manufacturing procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Ensured proper operation, cleaning, line clearance, and changeover of production equipment before and after manufacturing activities.
- Supervised production staff, assigned daily responsibilities, and ensured compliance with SOPs, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.
- Prepared daily production reports and communicated production status, operational challenges, and performance updates to the Production Manager.
Production Pharmacist - Prays Pharmaceuticals - Islamabad
(2020-07 - 2021-06)
Incharge pharmacist of cream, ointment, gel, dry suspension and tablet and capsule section.
Internee Industrial Pharmacist - Leads Pharmaceutical - Islamabad
(2019-08 - 2019-09)
Work as an internee in different departments of industry such as syrup filling, bolus section injectable section, manufacturing section and quality assurance.
Internee Industrial Pharmacist - Mayo Hospital - Lahore
(2018-07 - 2018-08)
Work as an internee in different departments of hospital such as paeds, surgical department, main medical ward, hospital pharmacy, and ICU department.
