Manager, Production

Responsibilities

• Oversees the scheduling, incoming quality control, production operations, quality assurance, engineering, maintenance, equipment validation, training, investigations of non-conformities, laboratory testing contacts, and product release.
• Works closely with Validations management, Technology Center, other support departments during implementation process of new equipment
• With the supervisors reporting to this position, as well as the support departments throughout the plant, the production manager must establish goals for each aspect of the operation, and then develop and implement efficient methods and processes to meet those goals.
• Methods and processes will have to both achieve production goals and comply with FDA regulations and plant standard operating procedures.
• Coach, train and develop the team to improve their skills, teamwork, and ability to make industry leading, highest quality injectable pharmaceutical products.
• Understand the technical aspects of your production operation and troubleshoot equipment, process flow, and product issues.
• Develop key performance indicators and measure production results to identify ways to improve product quality, process deviation, scrap rates, labor utilization, regulatory compliance and product yields to reduce bottlenecks and work-in-progress and ensure timely production and resource allocation.
• Become involved in quality initiatives through recording and documenting production results, as well as reviewing and approving process changes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Production Supervision/Manager experience required
• 4-year (Bachelor's) degree in Life Sciences or Engineering field of study or equivalent required
• Experience with implementing new production lines a plus
• A history of progressive leadership positions in an FDA regulated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing a plus
• Strong Communication skills
• Project leadership skills required

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.