Assistant Production Manager Job Zain Pahrma

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Zain Pharma is seeking a highly qualified, compliance-driven, and results-oriented Assistant Production Manager to lead our
overall manufacturing activities and drive operational excellence.

Role Overview

Reporting To: General Manager
Location: Manufacturing Facility
Department: Production/Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership Oversee and manage overall pharmaceutical production activities to ensure maximum output and throughput.
• Optimize equipment capacity and manage proper line balancing from raw materials to finished products.
• Formulate and manage production budgets, consumables, and strict waste control measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute production plans that meet sales requirements.
• Extend full cooperation to other functional departments to ensure seamless system implementation.
• Documentation & Process Control Prepare, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare Master Formula Records (MFR), Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), and Batch Packaging Records (BPR), ensuring strict online, real-time documentation.
• Develop and implement robust production documentation policies, processes, and procedures.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements across all manufacturing
• Ensure full implementation of company rules, regulations, policies, and procedural guidelines. sections.
• Lead internal audits, participate in external regulatory audits, and coordinate the successful completion of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Investigate process deviations and market complaints, and author detailed investigation reports.
• Guarantee total product compliance with set quality standards and specifications.
• Facility & Resource Management Monitor the production environment to ensure immaculate cleaning and sanitation.
• Oversee proper maintenance of production machinery.
• Verify the availability of adequate raw materials and optimal manpower allocations.
• Team Training & Development Develop and conduct comprehensive training programs on SOPs and technical skills for production personnel.
• Motivate, mentor, and evaluate departmental staff to achieve the highest levels of performance.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.

Experience:

• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of cGMP, TGA, or EU GMP manufacturing guidelines.
• Strong leadership, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities. Proficiency with Enterprise

Skills:

• Resource Planning (ERP) systems is highly preferred.
• If you meet the requirements and are ready to lead our production team, please send your application (Cover Letter and CV)
• to the HR department.

How to Apply

Email Address: hr@zainpharma.co.ke | Subject Line: Assistant Production Manager | Application Deadline: 3rd June 2026