Job title : Production Pharmacist (Port Elizabeth) Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Description Monitor manufacturing compliance to GMP and statutory requirements Monitor adherence to guidelines, procedures, and document controls Deliver expected productivity targets as per business requirements Related administrative tasks Serve as back up to Team Leader on shift Requirements Planning and Procedures Plan and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities Determine, request, and use resources/ assets optimally Inspections and Verifications Verify schedule 5 products Verify certified clean status of rooms and equipment Verify, review, and approve verification of measuring equipment performance, calibrations, and sampling, and dispensing of materials Line & Production processing Perform, review, and approve line sign on's, closures and clearance authorizations Perform, review, and approve batch reconciliations to product specifications and quality Ensure production process adherence to standards and specifications Process and system improvements Manage, review, and approve change control programs and deviations/ concessions comply to standards and specifications Manage and resolve customer complaints Optimize processes and identify gaps in policies/ procedures Drive CAPA investigations in area of focus Compliance & Auditing Perform and review shift GMP checks, environmental checks, and agent expiry dates, and ensure continued compliance Verify good document practice as per SOP and regulation Verify the identity of bulk product and printed packaging materials, and conduct intermix checks to assess uniformity Verify IPCs are in line with product quality and specifications Review and approve preliminary batch records Audit logbooks and systems Troubleshooting Investigate deviations and concessions, and assess risk Raise deviations and implement corrective action Raise maintenance notifications as and when required Training and technical expertise Train new Pharmacists and PMAs on SOPs in transition period Identify refresher or awareness training needs Administration & Record keeping Complete batch records and labels Complete deviation forms as required Query documents and sign off declarations Perform and verify calculations in BMR Maintain and update records and systems as required Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution Skills Required Background/experience Minimum of bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Pharmacy 1-3 years' related work experience Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Registration with Pharmacy Council Specific job skills Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards, and compliance requirements Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives Competencies Information gathering Interrogating information Meeting deadlines Finalizing output Taking action Production / Manufacturing jobs