About This Role
Overseeing production department activities to ensure product quality and compliance with quality systems and established standard operating procedures is the core of this role. This position involves managing production technicians, achieving company goals, and implementing improvements in quality and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Manage Production Technicians to manufacture products according to all established procedures and specifications
- Provide guidance, feedback, and training to subordinate staff
- Achieve company production goals and safety standards
- Identify and implement improvements in quality and productivity
- Maintain and establish production department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Audit staff and systems to ensure all SOPs are being followed, current, and accurate as written
- Develop systems to measure and control production cost, quality, and efficiency
- Control and approve the overtime of all subordinates
- Perform employee performance reviews
- Establish standards for performance measurement of subordinate staff
- In conjunction with the Production Planner, confirm production schedules and deploy resources to meet the agreed upon schedule
- Assist in the implementation and validation of new products and production systems
- Interact with all other departments as required
- Participate in the establishment of purchasing specifications for production supplies and equipment
- Control and maintain department supply inventory levels to ensure sufficient quantities to meet production
- Identify areas for optimization of equipment and supplies and assist with problem resolution
- Interact with customers during audits and assist in the investigation of production related incidents and audit deficiencies
- Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive action
- Provide Management reports and perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline OR
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience
Nice to have:
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as filtration, aseptic technique, sterile filling, and/or product packaging
- Knowledge of safety and ergonomic issues in a manufacturing environment
- Proven leadership and communication skills with a good track record coaching and developing direct reports
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE as needed, to include respirators
