Job Description
Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
About Ceva
Ceva Animal Health is a global animal health company committed to developing innovative health solutions for animals.
At our Glenorie manufacturing site, we produce veterinary therapeutic and nutraceutical products within a regulated setting.
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.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating production planning and shop-floor execution across our manufacturing and packaging operations.
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.
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.
Key responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing and packaging activities to achieve the approved production schedule
Develop and maintain achievable weekly and monthly production plans
Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and production capacity
Ensure production areas are appropriately staffed with trained and competent employees
Create, release, maintain and close production work orders within JDE or the applicable ERP system
Monitor production progress and address material, quality, equipment, capacity and delivery risks
Provide clear direction, coaching and support to Production Group Leads and Production Operators
Coordinate employee onboarding, training, cross-skilling and competency development
Ensure production activities and documentation comply with GMP, APVMA requirements and approved site procedures
Support deviations, investigations, CAPA, change control, validation and audit activities




Monitor performance measures including schedule adherence, output, yield, downtime, waste and right-first-time results
Lead practical 5S and continuous-improvement initiatives
Promote a safe, respectful and accountable working environment
About you
You are an experienced production leader who is comfortable balancing people, production priorities, quality requirements and changing operational demands.
You will bring:
Significant experience in pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical, medical device, food, chemical or another regulated manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience managing production operations, employees, resources and manufacturing schedules
Practical working knowledge of GMP requirements
Experience managing batch documentation, deviations, CAPA and change control
Experience developing production plans and managing manufacturing work orders
Previous responsibility for employee performance, training and competency development
Experience using an ERP or manufacturing planning system
Sound knowledge of WHS requirements within a manufacturing environment
Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across different operational functions
Experience using JDE and a relevant tertiary qualification in pharmaceutical manufacturing, science, engineering, supply chain or operations management would be highly regarded.
Experience with audits, validation, equipment qualification, Lean manufacturing or 5S would also be beneficial.
Why join Ceva?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key manufacturing function while remaining closely connected to day-to-day production.
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.
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