We are seeking a professional to lead our Production area! The role is responsible for ensuring achievement of production targets while maintaining excellence in quality, productivity, cost control, and on-time delivery — always aligned with company standards and objectives. Additionally, the role will directly coordinate continuous improvement initiatives, promoting process and resource optimization to ensure efficient capsule production and meet internal and external customer demands. The challenge also involves supporting expansion projects and implementation of new processes, strategically contributing to operational growth and innovation. Requirements: * Coordinate and supervise production operations, ensuring processes comply with quality, viscosity, temperature parameters and are free from non-conformities, guaranteeing all steps occur within Operational Standards; * Monitor Raw Material inventory levels and maintain costs within established targets; * Possess knowledge and skill in handling chemical products per formulation to achieve solutions meeting required quality standards; * Ensure that each batch maintains consistent color, viscosity, and quality throughout the entire process; * Properly manage Production records; * Effectively address deviations using management tools (e.g., PDCA) to prevent recurrence; * Develop procedures and work instructions related to the functional area to maintain execution standards; * Conduct standardization and process improvement studies through monitoring and analysis of areas requiring attention, aiming to reduce product variability, optimize processes, and lower costs; * Efficiently allocate workforce across the production area to meet shift requirements; * Coordinate, together with Maintenance and Utilities teams, equipment maintenance plans and instrument calibration plans for the area, providing support whenever necessary; * Maintain alignment with the Quality department, ensuring equipment Log Books are up-to-date and requesting change controls whenever parameters or processes are updated; * Keep quality systems in the area current and implement them, such as GMP/ISO/5S; * Ensure all area operations comply with Health Surveillance regulations; * Support the Projects team, either through technical expertise or workforce assistance for New Projects or Expansion Projects; * Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor; * Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization; * Know, comply with, and ensure adherence to company policies. Education and Technical Knowledge Academic Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree completed in Engineering, Chemistry, Management, Pharmacy, or related fields; Knowledge and Skills * Experience in pharmaceutical industry, continuous processes, or consumer goods companies (food, beverages, or capsules); * Intermediate English; * Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the field. Desirable Training * Organizational Integration; * Occupational Safety; * Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); * Integrated Management System; * Role-specific training (Roadmap); * Regulatory Norms (NRs); * Cost Management; * Green Belt; * Planning. Technical Competencies * Leadership; * Safety knowledge; * Basic SAP knowledge; * Planning and organization; * Basic mechanical and chemical knowledge; * Knowledge of continuous processes. Benefits Market-competitive remuneration Attractive benefits
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
