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LAITH SAMARA

Tabuk,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in production operations management and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Demonstrates proficiency in cGMP compliance, documentation management, and quality management systems, including change controls, CAPAs, deviations, investigations, and production assessments. Skilled in user requirement specification development and equipment qualification processes such as FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ. Adept at technical and commercial equipment evaluation through vendor assessment, machine comparison, and equipment selection. Proven ability in project management and cross-functional coordination. Utilises root cause analysis for effective problem solving. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis, KPI tracking, dashboards creation, and performance reporting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Supervisor - Operation Production

Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company
2026.04 - 2026.06

• Lead and supervise daily production operations while ensuring full compliance with cGMP requirements, SOPs, safety standards, and company procedures.

• Manage and coordinate production teams to achieve production targets, optimize resource utilization, and maintain efficient workflow.

• Monitor production plans, line performance, and key operational KPIs to ensure adherence to schedules and continuous improvement objectives.

• Manage and support Quality Management System (QMS) activities, including Change Controls, CAPAs, Deviations, Investigations, Production Assessments, and documentation review.

• Prepare, review, and approve production documentation, batch records, SOPs, and operational reports prior to QA submission.

• Develop and review User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations, comparison studies, and vendor assessments for new equipment and production line projects.

• Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, Planning, and Procurement departments to ensure smooth operations and successful project execution.

• Analyze production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime, improve productivity, and enhance process reliability.

• Participate in equipment selection, qualification, and implementation activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.

• Establish and monitor performance benchmarks to drive productivity improvements and operational excellence across production teams.

Senior Production ( Supervisor )

Med City pharma
Jeddah
2025.03 - 2026.04
  • Supervise daily production operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs and GMP standards
  • Monitor production lines and coordinate workflow to achieve targets efficiently
  • Assign tasks and guide production team members, providing training and performance feedback
  • Identify and resolve production issues, including equipment malfunctions and process deviations
  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation for QA review
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA/QC), Maintenance, and Planning departments to ensure smooth production
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure product quality

Production technician

Med City Pharma
Jeddah
2022.10 - 2025.03
  • Receive instructions from the production supervisor and perform the activities as per the Standard Operating Procedures of theequipment/workplace.
  • Ensure that the work area and production equipment are cleaned and well-maintained following each operation
  • Set up and adjust equipment as required for proper operation, including disassembly and installation of all equipment and parts required for product runs.
  • Calculate the required quantities of Raw Material and Primary Packaging Material as per the Bill of Material (BOM) and theBatch record.
  • Reserve the required material in the SAP system for preparation by the warehouse.
  • Perform all the activities in conformance with cGMPs guidelines and safety guidelines.
  • Enter the data / detailsin “Batch Record”/ other records while performing the activity.
  • Monitor manufacturing operations, verify and document production activities, including batch records, logbooks, etc., to ensure requirements of production have been met.
  • Review and Check Batch records after completing production stages, before delivering the records to the QA department
  • Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness as required by cGMPs in the workplace.
  • Report any incidence of non-conformance to the supervisor. •Follow the correct procedures of entry, exit, material handling, and movement within the department.

Production Technician

International Pharmaceutical Factory
2020.10 - 2022.10
  • Ensure that the work area and production equipment is cleaned and well-maintained following each operation
  • Setup and adjust equipment as required for proper operation, including disassembly and installation of all equipment and parts required for product runs
  • Perform all the activities in conformance with cGMPs guidelines and safety guidelines
  • Enter the data/details in 'Batch Record'/ other records while performing the activity
  • Monitor manufacturing operations, Verify & document production activities, including batch records, logbooks, etc. to ensure requirements of production have been met
  • Follow the correct procedures of entry exit, material handling and movement within the department

Education

Diploma - Pharmacy

Al - Qadisiyah College
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
2019.09 - 2021.06

Skills

Production Operations Management

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

cGMP Compliance & Documentation Management

Quality Management Systems (QMS): Change Controls, CAPAs, Deviations, Investigations & Production Assessments

User Requirement Specification (URS) Development

Equipment Qualification (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ & PQ)

Technical & Commercial Equipment Evaluation: Vendor Assessment, Machine Comparison & Equipment Selection

Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel & Power BI: Data Analysis, KPI Tracking, Dashboards & Performance Reporting

LANGUAGES

Arabic - Native
Proficient (C2)
English - Advanced
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Senior Supervisor - Operation Production

Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company
2026.04 - 2026.06

Senior Production ( Supervisor )

Med City pharma
2025.03 - 2026.04

Production technician

Med City Pharma
2022.10 - 2025.03

Production Technician

International Pharmaceutical Factory
2020.10 - 2022.10

Diploma - Pharmacy

Al - Qadisiyah College
2019.09 - 2021.06
LAITH SAMARA