Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
The role
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for all production activities on a shift, supporting multiple filling lines manufacturing injectable drug products. The Manufacturing Manager leads a team of Manufacturing Supervisors and reports directly to the Senior Manufacturing Manager (Building Manager). The manager will lead, organize, and manage personnel and activities in all manufacturing activities under cGMP regulations, to serve as the primary contact for manufacturing related communications on the shift, and to provide guidance to the leadership team to ensure consistent execution and improvement of the manufacturing process. The Manufacturing Manager creates an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10pm - 8:30am
Its responsibilities
Lead a team of manufacturing supervisors to compliantly meet the production schedule in controlled environments.
Partners with peers in other manufacturing buildings and on other shifts to ensure the site schedule is maintained.
Interviews, hires, coaches, and develops staff. Provides timely and accurate feedback recognizing good / poor performance. Establishes clear direction and priorities for building leadership team, empowers team members to obtain results that support strategic objectives.
Develop, deploy, and properly manage processes to consistently “run the business” and “improve the business”.
Partners with quality and technical services leaders to either author, review and / or approve investigations and drive timely closure to meet client delivery dates.
Approves SOP’s, validations, and protocols in a timely manner.
Partners with client teams to support client projects and client audits.
Provide technical expertise and resources, cooperating and coordinating with Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Maintenance and Technical Services.
Ensures organization’s budget is met and maintains expenses within the plan.
Regularly interacts with senior management and client representatives on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
Takes personal responsibility to develop, deploy, and properly manage a culture of safety and working conditions. Adheres to all environmental, health, and safety SOPs and policies. Actions and decisions must reflect that our team member’s safety is always first on our minds.
Leads in such a manner that inspires the trust of his / her subordinates, peers, and superiors. Must lead as a role model of respect and integrity.
Must be a lean leader. Instills a culture of “go and see”. Engage with team members where the work is done. Embrace and adopt best practices. Setting the example is not the only thing in influencing others, it is the main thing.
Desirable qualifications
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, with emphasis on a scientific or engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in all aspects of the aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
Must have knowledge of GMPs and worldwide regulatory agency guidelines.
Minimum 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in parenteral manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing experience required (i.e. value stream mapping, leading kaizen events to drive positive change on the floor, and teaching people to think)
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, MAXIMO, Trackwise, etc.)
Physical / safety requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Physical coordination/flexibility to allow gowning for clean room environments
Utilize applicable personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/toe caps, gloves, eye protection, heat resistant wear and hearing protection
Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks
Ability to wear respirator usage when product or task requires
Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas (filling)
Position may require sitting for long hours
In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]
Day One Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse Life Insurance
Child Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Time Off Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave and more
Adoption Reimbursement Program
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Community and Volunteer Service Program
Employee Ownership Plan
Additional Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Vision Coverage
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal and more
Onsite Campus Amenities
Workout Facility
Cafeteria
Credit Union
[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
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