Production Supervisor

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Production team in Dammam. This role is essential to ensuring excellence in sterile manufacturing and packaging operations both automatic and manual particularly within ophthalmology and sterile production lines. Main Responsibilities: Coordinate and control operations in the assigned production department. Supervise adherence to safety, quality, and supply principles. Plan and control production resources to meet quality and output targets. Ensure cost-effective resource use and full cGMP compliance. Maintain high health and safety standards in all production areas. Prepare and review production documentation (SOPs, POIs, validation protocols, etc. ).

Attend production planning, GMP, validation, and factory staff meetings. Organize training and development per the approved schedule. Support planning and future development activities with the Production Manager. Participate in internal/external GMP compliance audits. Assist R&D in scaling up products and launching new ones. Troubleshoot operational issues daily on the shop floor. Manage procurement requests for disposables, change parts, and machinery. Review production schedules and records to assess output and production needs. Coordinate operations across departments with other supervisors. Manage and supervise media fill activities. Follow up on departmental consumables and preventive maintenance activities.

Train operators and officers on procedures and protocols. Maintain operational data, including time, cost, and production records. Maintain cleanliness of the production area. Support tasks related to SAP operations. Review and update SOPs as scheduled. Handle eQMS activities: deviations, CAPA, change controls, risk management, etc. Liaise with Engineering for preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting. Qualifications: Minimum 8 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, or a relevant technical field. Hands-on experience in packaging operations (automatic and manual). Preferred Background: Experience in sterile areas, especially ophthalmology. Strong leadership and coordination abilities. Excellent command of GMP and production documentation.

Proficiency in SAP and QMS systems. Collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.