General Manager & Vice President

About the Company

Critical Process Filtration, a TCPA Company, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality filtration solutions for pharmaceutical, electronics, process water, and gas filtration. For over 25 years Critical Process Filtration has been designing filtration products and our own machinery, with the goal of becoming the number one manufacturer of process filters. We serve companies that clarify and purify components of their products to assure patient and consumer safety, and their product’s brand. Our ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility is located in Nashua, New Hampshire and is where we assemble and package all of our products in a clean-room environment. Critical Process cartridge, capsule and laboratory products are being used today by leading companies in the life sciences, food and beverage, healthcare, water purification and technology industries. We are looking for people oriented leader to join as Vice President & General Manager at our location in Nashua, NH.

About the Role

The Vice President and General Manager of Critical Process Filtration is responsible for driving growth and profitability by managing and overseeing all aspects of Critical Process Filtration. Including safety, manufacturing, product quality, and supply chain. Responsibilities include planning, strategy, vision, and direction, as well as working closely with the support functions.

Responsibilities:

• Directly manage the operations team and oversee support functions at Critical Process Filtration.
• Maintain and communicate metrics to measure performance against business objectives and make necessary changes to continuously improve.
• Ensure production schedules and equipment utilization meet current and future customer demands.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring all facilities and plant equipment meet or exceed safety requirements.
• Manage the staffing levels and budgeting process for the operations team at this location.
• Lower costs through productivity and efficiency improvements by upgrading equipment and/or re-engineering manufacturing processes (Process Development).
• Partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Sales to ensure seamless production execution.
• Support new investments through analyses, site assessments, and management of new projects.
• Develop a long-term strategic plan with direction of short-term focused activities in order to attain financial goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry or Business. MBA is an asset.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant production environments.
• Formal experience and/or certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma. Supply chain logistics, importing, exporting and relevant regulatory experience required.
• Experience utilizing technology to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Previous management or leadership experience includes leading or working effectively with a cross-functional and/or matrixed organization.
• Understanding of Quality Management Standards including ISO 9001 and other applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, 13485).
• Strong quantitative skills with an emphasis on business and financial acumen.
• Problem solving and analytical skills, as well as a strong attention to detail.
• Good cultural fit: Collaborative, positive attitude, self-motivated, high-energy.

TCPA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Employment. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.