Production Manager in Sydney

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility focused on animal health products. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all production activities, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Animal Health, or related field (e.g., Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Science)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment, ideally within veterinary or pharmaceutical production
• Demonstrated leadership in a Production Supervisor or Manager role
• Proven knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., APVMA, FDA, EMA)
• Experience in batch manufacturing, documentation, equipment validation, and CAPA management
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto, NetSuite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the daily activities of the production team to meet manufacturing targets in line with GMP and company standards
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, SOPs, batch documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Plan and schedule production operations in collaboration with planning, QC, and procurement teams
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) - production output, yield, downtime, quality deviations
• Supervise batch manufacture, in-process checks, reconciliation, and release to QA
• Maintain and improve site housekeeping, hygiene, and safety standards in accordance with WHS legislation
• Identify, investigate, and resolve production issues, deviations, and non-conformances
• Drive lean manufacturing, process improvements, and waste reduction initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production records, logbooks, and training files
• Train, coach, and develop production staff to maintain high standards of performance and compliance
• Liaise with maintenance and engineering to ensure equipment is validated, maintained, and functioning optimally

General Responsibilities:

• Provide strong and supportive leadership to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and safety
• Act as the key point of contact during internal and external audits (e.g., APVMA GMP inspections)
• Ensure all staff are trained, competent, and compliant with current SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure timely reviews and updates
• Manage consumables and raw material usage in conjunction with warehouse and procurement teams

Additional Duties:

• Contribute to cross-functional meetings and project initiatives (e.g., product transfers, new product introductions)
• Support the Quality Assurance team with investigations, CAPAs, and change controls
• Participate in HAZOP, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs
• Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as reasonably required by management in line with business needs

Personal Attributes:

• Practical, 'hands-on' approach to leadership and problem solving
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality and compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable, proactive, and results-driven
• Able to work independently while managing a team in a high-performance environment

If you have manufacturing experience in Animal Health or similar, we would be keen to interview you.