Production Manager

Short description

Did you know that you already know us? Almost every second tablet on the global market contains our products. DFE Pharma has a leading position in excipients and is recognized for high-quality products and services. We work with virtually all major pharmaceutical companies worldwide as we pursue excipient excellence — helping people live healthier lives.

Over time, we have grown from a pioneering organization into a global company with over 400 employees. This requires entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership in everything we do.

We are looking for people who take ownership, embrace accountability, deliver results, and dare to learn from experience. Working at DFE Pharma means having the freedom to act, the drive to take responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your skills within a motivated, cross-functional team in an international environment.

Now is your chance to join! We are looking for a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations at our Cuddalore site.

What we ask

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemical Technology or a related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in production or manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or food industry

Strong understanding of cGMP, ISO 9001 / 14001, HALAL, KOSHER, and EHS standards

Proven ability to lead production teams and drive operational excellence (OEE, yield, productivity, and cost efficiency)

Experience with SOP / WI / MBR documentation and compliance systems

Excellent collaboration and communication skills across departments (Maintenance, QC, QA, SCM, HR)

Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills

What we offer

An international working environment with a strong focus on quality and safety

Continuous learning and development opportunities — your growth benefits both you and us

An excellent remuneration package

A flat organization structure with short communication lines and empowered decision-making

Vacancy description

Lead daily production operations in line with DFE Pharma’s global quality and safety standards

Ensure compliance with cGMP, HALAL, KOSHER, IPEC, OSHA, and ISO 9001 / 14001 requirements

Develop and execute production plans to achieve operational targets (efficiency, yield, cost, and quality)

Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibility across the site

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Safety, Maintenance, QC, QA, SCM, HR, Administration) to ensure smooth operations

Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and energy-saving initiatives

Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure plant equipment reliability

Manage deviations, non-conformances, and corrective / preventive actions

Lead and develop production teams through training, performance feedback, and coaching

Conduct daily operations and shift handover meetings to ensure transparent communication and issue resolution