Background

The brain child of Prakash Patel, a talented pharmacist who migrated to Kenya in 1958. He quickly realised the fact that almost all medicine was being imported from abroad. Good medicine was expensive and out of the reach of the majority who were low and middle income earners. This led to the formation of Cosmos and a dream to manufacture quality and affordable medicines locally. Not only was that dream realised but Cosmos has grown to become the most reputable pharmaceutical manufacturer in east and central Africa.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for enforcing cGMP compliance on the production shop floor through GMP rounds, documentation review, and adherence to approved procedures. The role oversees production operations, manpower planning, batch documentation and release, while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiency are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety, and quality standards.
• Supervise material receipt, verification, and packing activities.
• Review production reports and batch manufacturing records.
• Perform reconciliation and ensure accurate documentation.
• Coordinate manpower, machines, and materials to meet production targets.
• Follow up on machine breakdowns and maintenance activities.
• Review and update SOPs.
• Supervise staff performance, training, and discipline.
• Support audits, inspections, and Health & Safety compliance.
• Raise deviations and change controls where necessary.

Key Outputs

• Compliance with cGMP and quality standards.
• Accurate and timely production documentation and batch release.
• Achievement of production and efficiency targets.
• High-performing and well-managed team.
• Updated and compliant SOPs and records.

Competencies

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and cGMP requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree / Diploma in Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing/packaging operations.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and Quality Management Systems.

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety, and quality standards.
• Supervise material receipt, verification, and packing activities.
• Review production reports and batch manufacturing records.
• Perform reconciliation and ensure accurate documentation.
• Coordinate manpower, machines, and materials to meet production targets.
• Follow up on machine breakdowns and maintenance activities.
• Review and update SOPs.
• Supervise staff performance, training, and discipline.
• Support audits, inspections, and Health & Safety compliance.
• Raise deviations and change controls where necessary.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and cGMP requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications.

• Minimum Degree / Diploma in Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing/packaging operations.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and Quality Management Systems.