Job Description
Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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About Ceva
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Ceva Animal Health is a global animal health company committed to developing innovative health solutions for animals.
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At our Glenorie manufacturing site, we produce veterinary therapeutic and nutraceutical products within a regulated environment. We are now looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our day-to-day manufacturing activities and support the continued development of our production team.
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About the role
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This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating production planning and shop-floor execution across our manufacturing and packaging operations.
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You will translate production priorities into achievable work plans, ensure people, materials and equipment are ready, and support the team to deliver safe, compliant and reliable production outcomes.
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Working closely with Quality, Warehouse, Procurement, Engineering and Maintenance, you will help manage operational constraints, maintain GMP compliance and drive practical improvements across the site.
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Key responsibilities
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Lead daily manufacturing and packaging activities to achieve the approved production schedule
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Develop and maintain achievable weekly and monthly production plans
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Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and production capacity
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Ensure production areas are appropriately staffed with trained and competent employees
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Create, release,



maintain and close production work orders within JDE or the applicable ERP system
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Monitor production progress and address material, quality, equipment, capacity and delivery risks
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Provide clear direction, coaching and support to Production Group Leads and Production Operators
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Coordinate employee onboarding, training, cross-skilling and competency development
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Ensure production activities and documentation comply with GMP, APVMA requirements and approved site procedures
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Support deviations, investigations, CAPA, change control, validation and audit activities
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Monitor performance measures including schedule adherence, output, yield, downtime, waste and right-first-time results
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Lead practical 5S and continuous-improvement initiatives
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Promote a safe, respectful and accountable working setting
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About you
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You are an experienced production leader who is comfortable balancing people, production priorities, quality requirements and changing operational demands.
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You will bring:
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Significant experience in pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical, medical device, food, chemical or another regulated manufacturing environment
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Demonstrated experience managing production operations, employees,



resources and manufacturing schedules
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Practical working knowledge of GMP requirements
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Experience managing batch documentation, deviations, CAPA and change control
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Experience developing production plans and managing manufacturing work orders
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Previous responsibility for employee performance, training and competency development
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Experience using an ERP or manufacturing planning system
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Sound knowledge of WHS requirements within a manufacturing environment
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Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills
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The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across different operational functions
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Experience using JDE and a relevant tertiary qualification in pharmaceutical manufacturing, science, engineering, supply chain or operations management would be highly regarded.
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Experience with audits, validation, equipment qualification, Lean manufacturing or 5S would also be beneficial.
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Why join Ceva?
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This is an chance to take ownership of a key manufacturing function while remaining closely connected to day-to-day production.
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You will work with teams across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Engineering and Maintenance and have the opportunity to strengthen production capability, develop employees and implement meaningful operational improvements.
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Ceva Animal Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

📌 Production Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Sydney)
🏢 Ceva Animal Health
📍 Sydney