Job Summary:

The Manager, Production Operations is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing and Packaging Operations for the Aveva Tamarac site, including aseptic processing, sterile filling, and cleanroom operations. Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with Safe Work Practices, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies to meet and/or exceed compliance with all safety and quality regulations. As part of the production team, the main focus of responsibility is for day-to-day performance and results, developing systems and measurements to evaluate area performance focusing on delivering Supply Plan and contributing to continuous improvements in process reliability, quality, performance and cost efficiencies to facilitate improved productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• ·Works to achieve production goals and objectives.
• ·Provide results oriented leadership that drives continuous improvement consistent with the Operations Strategic Plan and the Production Plan, including commercial and R&D MFG and PKG operations.
• Leads production team to facilitate production activities and outcomes to ensure production schedule, goals and objectives are met.
• Supports the development and maintenance of systems and metrics to measure and evaluate both productivity and individual performance and contribution on an on-going basis.
• Sponsors and facilitates the use of systems and metrics to guide the initiation and execution of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives in support of the Operations Strategic Plan and Production Plan.
• Build and maintains positive relationships with the key business partners within and outside of Production (e.g. Engineering, Technical Services, Warehouse, Materials, Warehouse, QA, Formulations, Human Resources etc.) and facilitates interactions between production team and support groups.
• Ensures department is professional and performs all work in accordance with established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements. Reviews and approves investigations and ensures systemic preventive/corrective action for all safety and compliance non-conformances are implemented.
• Develop and support a culture within the organization that promotes troubleshooting and problem solving at the team level.
• Recruits, trains, develops and manages effectively the ongoing performance of their direct reports, which includes, but is not limited to:
• Ensuring all Job Descriptions for direct reports are periodically reviewed, signed and stored according to our job description processes;
• Reviewing and updating development plans for all direct reports, ensuring that all direct reports are properly trained and qualified according to our Training and Employee Qualification Enterprise Policy;
• Effectively managing performance for direct reports according to the Performance Management Program,
• Attracting and retaining talent based on our talent management framework;
• Scheduling regular one-on-one meetings, probationary performance reviews and mid-year performance discussions;
• Providing regular coaching, feedback and recognition based on the expected behaviors, job description and performance on objectives; and
• Responsible to ensure compliance of team members (direct reports) with the Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Quality procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes;
• Leads with a mindset that respects all cultural dimensions;
• Performs all work in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements
• Delivers all work in support of our Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Undergraduate University degree at minimum. Pharmacy, Science or Engineering preferred. MBA preferred, but not necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in a matrix reporting environment preferred
• Good understanding of business/operational principles
• Demonstrated leadership experience particularly in the areas of approachability, dealing with direct reports, managing diversity, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs and exposure to SAP or other ERPs
• Proven experience in systematic problem solving
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results oriented environment
• Self-starter and a team player who will thrive in an entrepreneurial and matrix environment

Experience

• Manager - 7 to 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply industry, including 5-7 years progressive experience in a leadership position.
• 3-5 years of experience in aseptic processing, sterile filling, and cleanroom operations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Tamarac, FL 33321: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person