Manager, Manufacturing

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30 manufacturing plants, 8 R&D centers, and 9,000 empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We continue to be committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operations Manager who will have oversight and supervision of compounding and production activities ensuring compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as well as DEA regulations. Through subordinate supervisors, manages shift or multiple shift operations within manufacturing departments. Responsible for meeting budget, quality, and production goals, setting standards, and making employment and staffing decisions. Interprets manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.
• Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing Respect/Responsiveness/Results.
• Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department.
• Make staffing decisions.
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.
• Responsible for assuring compliances to all regulatory requirements – FDA, OSHA, OFCCP, EPA, etc.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Perform analytical review, recommend, and implement corrective action for any exception condition.
• Work with divisional personnel in support of projects within.
• Responsible for driving operational excellence and flawless execution in the areas of cost reduction, discard reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory excellence including exception reduction and internal/external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time reduction, improving the overall safety of the work environment, leadership development and the ability to create a Lean Manufacturing, total employee involvement workplace.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

Minimum: B.S Degree and 6- 8 years' experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process and experience working in a 503b facility.

Skills:

• Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees. Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, be resourceful to a large manufacturing department.
• Knowledge of World Class manufacturing methods (Lean), Good Manufacturing Practices, Food, Drug and Administration guidelines and process validation.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank
• ing with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.