GMP Production Manager

GMP Production Manager

Leamington, ON

Tilray Brands is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better - one person at a time - by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray's mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray's unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.

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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for all activities related to relevant cannabis production within Aphria Gardens. The Production Manager will lead a team, schedule activities and processing to meet demand of cannabis products and will be an integral role in the day to day management of operations supporting the business. The Production Manager will be functional in implementing and maintaining GMP requirements and ensure adherence to effective Standard Operating Procedures.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Continuous knowledge and understanding of GMP regulatory requirements as established by Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidelines (GUI-0001), Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidelines for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) (GUI-0104), the European Commission's Eudralex Vol. 4 Good Manufacturing Practice Part II: Basic Requirements for Active Substances used as Starting Materials, and the European Commission's Eudralex Vol. 4 Good Manufacturing Practice Part I: Basic Requirements for Medicinal Products.
• Responsible for scheduling and overseeing all processes, including drying, bulk packaging, finished good packaging, labelling, storage and distribution.
• Ensuring all documentation records are recorded accurately and timely for all functions within the department
• Ensuring personnel adhere to and follow SOPs set out for department functions
• Create, review, and update SOPs as required
• Prepare, review, approve, and distribute instructions for production of APIs according to established SOPs.
• Producing APIs and pharmaceuticals according to pre-approved instructions
• Review all production batch records and ensuring they are completed and signed
• Ensure all production deviations are reported and evaluated, investigated, and the conclusions are recorded.
• Assist QA with investigations into quality incidents (e.g deviations, non-conformance, customer complaints)
• Collaborate with QA on corrective and preventative actions for quality incidents relating to production processes
• Implement QA approved corrective and preventative actions
• Initiate and justify any change control request relating to production processes or equipment; evaluate proposed changes in product, process, or equipment
• Implement QA approved changes
• Ensuring processing deadlines are adhered to
• Optimizing the processing equipment to ensure all product is produced
• Ensure production facilities are clean and sanitized
• Ensure necessary calibrations are performed within the required timelines and the records are kept
• Ensure the premises and equipment are maintained and the records are kept
• Assist in ensuring validation protocols and reports are reviewed and approved
• Ensure new and/or modified facilities and equipment are qualified
• Managing, scheduling staff and allocating manpower within processing department
• Maintaining Key Performance Indicators set out within the department
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed provided appropriate GMP training has been conducted

Qualifications and education requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience within a pharmaceutical GMP environment preferred
• Successful applicant will be asked to provide a general police clearance
• Must have a documented health exam and eye exam demonstrating clearance for working within a GMP environment within two weeks of employment commencement.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the tasks and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They outline the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Additional responsibilities, duties, and skills may be delegated, if appropriate, and if relevant GMP training has been conducted. They do not establish a contract for employment and may be susceptible to change.

Aphria is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process.

Tilray Brands welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

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