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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Manufacturing Manager I leads and drives the execution of manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of cell therapies with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). The Manager I is responsible for leading a team whose primary focus is on execution of manufacturing processes, technical assessment of processes, maintaining a culture of compliance, innovation, and within their functional group. The Manager I is required to guide the personnel in their group with technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred. Minimum of high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Prefer minimum of 2 years leadership experiences including the management of direct reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency in selection of team and effectively managing personnel issues is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of SOPs, cGMPs, and the experience to work and manage within a regulated environment.
• Demonstrates aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing systems.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex, and ever-changing business environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities

Establish and/or manage a Manufacturing team at Jump.

This includes:

• Providing direct oversight of the execution of manufacturing unit operations. These operations include but are not limited to the use of the following equipment and or systems: i.e., bioreactors, cell washers, cell separators, biosafety cabinets), process automation systems (i.e., Unicorn and BAS) and supporting business systems (i.e., Oracle, Infinity, BMRAM).
• Drives right first time (RFT) culture and executes manufacturing unit operations by providing direct training, guidance, and problem solving.
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of Standard Work in all functional areas.
• Takes an active role in hiring, managing, and developing employees.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and ensures team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures daily work coordination and distribution as demanded through the production schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining schedule adherence and cycle time. Reports variances and communicates impact to cross functional groups. Manage daily communication to shift employees.
• Supports and drives shift huddles and functional team meetings.
• Act as an area/system owner – a point of contact for all work to be carried out for the area over assigned shift and ensures a proper shift handover and tier three communication working with other shift team members.
• Build partnerships with cross functional department teams.
• Provide critical communications upwards, downward and across to manage decisions– acquire feedback, input, and consult as required.
• Provide critical update summaries and review critical attributes to drive decisions.
• Drives continuous improvements through staff engagement and demonstrates the ability to lead manufacturing operations teams to achieve objectives.
• Is a role model of BMS Values, which focuses on right first time, patients, and collaboration.
• May resolve personnel conflicts in the workplace.
• Effectively controls the controllable expenses (OT, Supplies, T&E) within their influence.
• Owns and executes Operation Excellence initiatives including 5S.
• Owns start phase of deviations that occur in functional area on shift.
• Provides direct audit support.
• Acts as a consultant to project teams.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $92,000 - $115,000​, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience.

For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only):

• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment that requires gowning.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Required to carry and/or lift to 30 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Required to push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Work in areas that may have strong magnets.
• Work in areas where handling human blood products (Biosafety Level 2) may be required.
• May work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, mandatory bi-weekly overtime, and holidays in a 12-hour shift structure.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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