Job Overview
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Date Posted
November 18, 2025
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Expiration date
July 6, 2026
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
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Job Description
Production Manager – Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Company: Global Pharmaceutical Company (Recruitment by Robert Walters Japan KK)
Location: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Position Type: Full-time – Production Management, Pharmaceutical Industry
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Job Reference: N7PIKE
Job Description
A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safety standards and GMP compliance in the production area
- Lead start-up, qualification, and optimisation of manufacturing plant operations
- Drive process improvements and implement lean manufacturing initiatives
- Manage team performance, training, staffing, and development
- Coordinate with QA/QC to address and prevent quality issues through CAPA
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop production plans and allocate resources
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- Minimum 5 years in regulated/GMP manufacturing industry in a similar role
- Experience in oral dosage form production preferred
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling, data collection, analysis, and metric tracking
- Understanding of cGMP and modern safety programs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Native-level Japanese; business-level English (TOEIC 735–860)
Working Hours
Compensation
- Annual Income: ¥6,000,000 – ¥8,000,000
