My responsibilities include– to improve and ensure reliable end to end supply chain; availability, quality and pricing– develop a supply line capable of meeting future needs for country operations and address the complexity regulatory environment while mitigating risk– negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers– Develop and implement Plant Supply Chain team procedures taking into account the business needs and lean manufacturing principles.– Ensure linkages between Customer Service, Manufacturing and the business generally are developed and supported.– Provide consistent and professional leadership and direction to all members of the Supply Chain and Warehousing group.– Direct and control all daily operations of the Supply Chain.– Undertake continuous monitoring of relevant data to ensure all Supply Chain and Operational models are meeting KPI levels.– Manage &/or investigate complex tasks and provide solutions and opportunities to staff and management.– Secure the necessary resources and requisite training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.– Undertake a compassionate and willing approach to drive culture change within their area of influence.– Setting and managing the logistics budget across the business to reduce overall costs– Improving forecast accuracy through the development of a robust S&OP process and the optimisation of inventory holdings– The management of supply chain continuous improvement projects across customer development/engagement

Assist with managing the product development process from the concept phaseto the post-launch analysis phase.Involvement in new product concept brainstorming meetings.Primary liaison with vendors for Product Development from artwork to product specifications, sculpting, and sample approval. Negotiate pricing with vendors.Responsible for providing the sales team with the necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell the product. This involves printed and electronic promotional material, product training, and relevant clinical papers.Responsible for reviewing product data to ensure that the field force is kept up to date on new developments regarding the companies or competitors products.Act as point of first reference for all product related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues in Regulatory to address any issues that may arise.Close liaison with the field force to assess the response to and suitability of current promotional material and to ensure that the printed promotional material is being used optimally.Design market research projects to assess customer attitudes to the current product range and new product introductions. Either conduct this research with in-house staff or manage an outside agency i.e. initial identification of suitable partner, definition of responsibilities, communication plan, divisions of responsibility, milestones, contract with company, review transcripts and reports, and recommend action plans from the research.

* Ensure compliance of all Production related activities with the requirements of the Quality Management System,Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP.* Ensure delivery of effective and efficient services through the management of all team members,including recruitment, allocation of duties,managing rosters and prioritisation of workload.* Prepare departmental budgets in line with defined Business Objectives* Leading change and working with employees to increase efficiency using Lean tools.* Drive an innovative and dynamic environment whereby processes and systems are reengineered where necessary to improve efficiencies* Focus on continued improvement initiatives relating to operational performance, safety, service and compliance• Set and deliver high standards of operational excellence and exceptional customer experience• Mentor, lead, influence and develop staff to operate in a cohesive and high performance cultureAchievements:3 fold improvement in productivity from March 2011 to Sep 2014Efficiency increased by 50% during 2013-2014 year

work independently,to define, measure and analyse an organisation's current environment, prepare a report outlining the findings, set a strategic plan and lead the transition of change management.

Manage operations engineering and production teams, comprising 118 staff, annual turnover of $50m.Contribute to the development of the annual business, sales and operational plans.Strategic growth management of manufacturing - operations and human resource development.Develop and run operations engineering projects to grow manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies. Mentoring and implementation of Lean methodology with operations engineers.Work closely with design to effectively deliver new generation of products and improve product lines.Draw up financial budgets for and approve equipment and process improvement expenditure.Prepare monthly manufacturing reports covering performance against budgets, key point indicators and project progress.Manage and determine staff training needs, ensure health and safety, welfare and morale of staff.Ensure adequate engineering and production resources to meet production and quality/compliance goals. Authority to hire, discharge staff, and resolve staff grievances.

Initially recruited as a Materials Controller and then given additional responsibility for Demand and Production planning for the OSA division. Promoted as Production Manager looking after a major part of the RH division with responsibility for 70 products and their assembly linesKey Responsibilities: Manage projects involving new products, automation and expansion, working with design and production engineers. This involves conducting project feasibility studies, cost analysis and the development of project plans.Conduct monthly production line meetings and quarterly business unit presentation to staff, reviewing performance and future developments.Implement Lean manufacturing to reduce inventories, improve work flow and efficiencies.

Manufacturer of Small Volume Parenterals, Tablets & Liquid OralsKey Responsibilities:Designed, organized and set up new manufacturing facility below budget and ahead of schedule. Serve as technical expert on all critical operations, which has resulted in improved production, assembly and quality processes. Establishing and monitoring budgets, income, expenditure and overall profitability Establishing and implementing a strategic business plan and driving this to ensure objectives Use the extensive experience in all aspects of the supply chain including material planning, purchasing, transport, warehousing and distribution in increasing efficiencies across the value chain.HR Management including the recruitment of suitable staff, responsibility for their induction, training, development and mentoring Achievements:Maintaining Effective communications both internal and external Established and implemented a plan for new business and backward integration Maintained a consistent growth rate of 30% Company Turnover US$ 12 million, Supplier to WHO (World Health Organisation) and Public Sector Network mainly through tenders of Pharmaceutical formulations in Tablet, Capsule and Injectable form.Exceeded all production, quality and cost goals in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Contract Manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and life saving drugs.Tablets, Liquid Orals, Capsules and Small Volume Parenterals.Key Responsibilities:Identifying inefficiencies or problems in work flow, production processes, quality, supply chain, inventory, manufacturing.Planning production cycles in advance, 6 Sigma and GMP quality initiatives. Manage all service contracts