Head of Manufacturing

FAMAR is a European contract manufacturing and development partner, for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry. Building on over 75 years’ expertise, we deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer-care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1850 employees and with a network of 7 production sites, we supply a wide range of 1800 products in 125 international markets.

For our Italian plant in Baranzate (MI) , which specialises in the production of oral solids, we are looking for an experienced and qualified professional to fill the position of Head of Manufacturing within the Production, Pharma Maintenance & Transfer department, reporting directly to the Head of Production .

This role is responsible for leading operations within our Solid Oral Dosage Forms department, ensuring the efficient, compliant, high-quality and timely production of tablets, capsules, and other solid oral pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage forms, ensuring adherence to GMP and regulatory standards
• Lead and manage a team of shift supervisors and MFG operators to meet production targets
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to optimize processes and resolve operational issues
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure full-compliance of Safety standard in the department, acting as the appointed Safety Supervisor (Preposto) for the area
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, efficiency, downtime, and quality deviations; implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation (MBR) produced by the manufacturing department and manage all related ERP transactions for finished product delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure their effective implementation
• Ensure proper training and professional development of team members
• Participate in audits and inspections by clients and regulatory authorities
• Manage departmental capacity planning and resource allocation

BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in CTF, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, AIFA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Proven experience with solid oral dosage technologies (granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English