What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmaceutical Operations Manager position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Kelly Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing production processes, ensuring compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety regulations, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS can supply talent to both public and private sectors alike. KGS offers engineering, IT, administrative, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with many of the prestigious Government organizations worldwide. Visit www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn up to 80 hours of paid time off upon completion of one year of service and eleven paid holidays per benefit year. We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Government Solutions?
Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It’s just another way we make the job search work for you.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Provide leadership to achieve production targets, quality standards, and operational excellence
- Partner with senior leadership on long-term planning, growth, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee all manufacturing and production activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
- Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and company policies
- Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety and quality
- Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement corrective/preventive actions
- Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement
- Lead, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, and production staff
- Provide training and professional development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment
- Develop and manage the manufacturing budget
- Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving strategies
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain on cost analysis, variances, and scheduling
- Support CAPEX planning, strategy, and ROI analysis
- Report on operational and financial performance to senior leadership
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and operational excellence
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to exceed performance targets
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
- Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- At least 3 years in a leadership or management role
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical production processes
- Demonstrated leadership, team development, and performance management skills
- Proven experience with lean manufacturing and process improvement
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
- Proficiency with production management systems and tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required
- Advanced degree preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical/regulatory writing
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Collaborative mindset with a results-driven approach
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn and improve
- Servant leadership mentality with a focus on team success
- Frequent use of computer screens and office equipment
- Regular communication with team members and stakeholders
- Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 lbs)
Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS can supply talent to both public and private sectors alike. KGS offers engineering, IT, administrative, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with many of the prestigious Government organizations worldwide. Visit www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn up to 80 hours of paid time off upon completion of one year of service and eleven paid holidays per benefit year. We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Government Solutions?
Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It’s just another way we make the job search work for you.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.