Production Pharmacist at Dele Pharmaceutical Limited (Infusion Plant)
Dele Pharmaceutical Group is more than just a manufacturer; we are a partner in healthcare.
We are the quiet hero behind every successful procedure, the silent guardian of patient comfort, and the unwavering advocate for quality care.
With every product, we deliver a promise of excellence, a commitment to integrity, and a deep-seated belief in the power of healthcare to heal, to empower and to inspire.
We are relentlessly committed to continually improving the quality of healthcare in Nigeria and beyond.
- Location: Ilorin, Kwara
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 10th April, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Control:
- Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for IV fluids.
- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and utilities.
- Monitor production output against targets and take corrective actions where necessary.
- Minimize downtime, wastage, and production losses.
GMP & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with cGMP, WHO guidelines, NAFDAC regulations, and SOPs.
- Participate in internal, external, and regulatory inspections and audits.
- Implement and sustain GMP culture across all production operations.
- Ensure proper documentation of batch manufacturing records (BMRs).
Quality Assurance Collaboration:
- Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure product quality.
- Investigate deviations, OOS, OOT, and non-conformances related to production.
- Support CAPA implementation and effectiveness reviews.
- Ensure line clearance and in-process controls are strictly adhered to.
Equipment & Facility Management:
- Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of production equipment.
- Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
- Ensure validation status of equipment, processes, and utilities is maintained.
- Support qualification of new equipment and process improvements.
People Management & Training:
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.
- Identify training needs and ensure continuous GMP and technical training of staff.
- Enforce discipline, safety rules, and good housekeeping practices.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies.
- Identify and mitigate production-related risks and hazards.
- Promote safe handling of raw materials, chemicals, and utilities.
- Ensure proper waste management and environmental controls.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Implement Lean, 5S, and operational excellence practices.
- Participate in change control and process improvement projects.
- Support new product introductions and scale-up activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output vs plan
- Batch rejection and deviation rates
- Equipment downtime
- GMP compliance score
- On-time batch release support
- Staff productivity and training completion.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Pharm or Pharm.D Degree
- Registered Pharmacist with current license to practice or evidence of payment of Registration
- 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in sterile/IV fluids production as an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, sterilization, WFI systems, and cleanroom operations.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of sterile manufacturing and GMP.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Good documentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office and production reporting tools.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: jobs@delepharma.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.