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Section Head-Manufacturing job at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) | Apply Now
Mukono, Uganda
Established in 2006, Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is East Africa's largest manufacturer of parenteral pharmaceuticals, specializing in Large Volume Parenterals (LVPs) and Small Volume Parenterals (SVPs). Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Mukono, Uganda, APDL produces a wide range of intravenous fluids, ear, eye, and nasal drops, and injectables, employing advanced blow-fill-seal technology to ensure product purity.
The company has been recognized for excellence, notably being named the Top Company in the Manufacturing Sector by the Indian Business Forum. APDL fosters a dynamic work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth across various disciplines, with a team of over 200 qualified personnel. Their business model focuses on delivering affordable, high-quality pharmaceutical products, supported by a robust distribution network that serves both local and regional markets.
Core values of integrity, teamwork, and efficiency guide their operations, complemented by corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at community welfare. For more information, visit their website at https://abacusparenteral.com/.
Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Section Head-Manufacturing job at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Full Time
Deadline:
9 May 2025
Job Title
Section Head-Manufacturing job at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Job Description
Job Title: Section Head-Manufacturing
Organisation: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reporting to: Head of Production
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Please submit your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com
Deadline: 9th May 2025, at 5:00 PM
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How to Apply
Supervision
To implement SOPs for production and report if any deviations are observed to the Production Manager.
To check the in-process control parameters of production.
To ensure the implementation of the environment norms of various production areas as defined and get the deviation corrected by the utility department.
To ensure implementation of a preventive maintenance schedule for the equipment and machines in the department.
To check the yield at various operational points to improve the result through correct implementation of SOPs.
To implement CGMP norms in the production area and also during manufacturing and on a continuous basis.
Oversee all production operations, cleanliness of the area, all documents, and staff.
To oversee cleaning operations in the department by cleaning contract team & report to the Head of Production.
To plan for manpower requirements for casual workers in the department apart from the packing section.
Training
To check availability of trained staff and casual workers.
To supervise trained staff and workers working in their respective positions
To review and suggest periodic trainings wherever required.
To ensure the training of staff on the changes in SOPs from time to time
Communication & reporting
To report the abnormalities on daily basis to the Production Manager
To inform machine breakdowns to the Utility department and Production immediately
To implement the monthly plan received from the Head of Production.
To regularly update the production manager about activities in the production area.
Documentation
To check and update all documents in the area of work to meet the requirement of the cGMP.
Authorities:
Planning of contract labor requirement shift-wise in coordination with the head of production.
Develop and review SOPs.
Olan and ensure execution of training of all personnel in the section.
Appraising staff in the sterilization section.
Verifying the contract labor headcount month-wise and approval of payment.
Ensuring safety and proper execution of all activities in the sterilizer section.
Requisition of required materials in ERP and getting approval from the Head of Production.
Communicating the production-related issues to the head of production.
Verifying performance of cleaning contract activities in the Production department month wise and forward the report to the Head of Production.
Raising of purchase requisition for materials and equipment necessary in the department and getting approval from the Head of Production.
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At least 5 years’ proven experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s degree in science or related course
Training requirements:
Basic safety training
Basic GMP training
Advanced excel training
Competencies:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced science background
CGMP knowledge
Product knowledge
Budget & planning
Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:
Analytical skills
Effective communication
Result oriented
Teamwork
Mature & assertive
