Director – Operations

Piper Companies is seeking a Director – Operations to join a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing organization located in Audubon, PA. This is a full‑time, onsite leadership opportunity within a cGMP production environment. The Director – Operations will oversee all packaging, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics functions at the Audubon facility, ensuring compliant, efficient, and timely delivery of pharmaceutical products while driving continuous improvement and supporting global operational initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Director – Operations:

• Lead safe, compliant, and efficient packaging operations for pharmaceutical dosage forms, including primary and secondary packaging, controlled substances, and temperature‑sensitive products.
• Oversee all logistics and warehousing functions across the Audubon site and off‑site storage locations.
• Execute production schedules in a professional, efficient, and cGMP‑compliant manner to maintain strong client confidence.
• Provide strong leadership to motivate and inspire operations teams to achieve high standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
• Serve as a key member of the Audubon Site Leadership Team, supporting both site‑level and global initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with global Almac counterparts to ensure consistency, alignment, and best‑practice sharing across teams.
• Oversee Business Projects, including Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives and ERP implementation for the Audubon operation.
• Champion process improvements, efficiency gains, and continuous improvement/OEE programs across packaging and production operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations, including FDA requirements, audits, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration across production, quality, engineering, and global operations teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational and organizational goals.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements for the Director – Operations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline
• 10 years of supervisory/leadership experience
• 10 years of production/manufacturing experience
• Proven success implementing continuous improvement/OEE practices
• Strong leadership and change‑management capabilities
• Highly commercial mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing operational needs
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies, including the FDA
  
  

Compensation for the Director – Operations:

• Full‑time, onsite role in Audubon, PA
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision (effective 1st of the month following start date)
• 20 days PTO per year 12 holidays 1 Diversity Day
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) company contribution
• Professional development and continuous learning programs
  
  

This job opens for applications on 3/13/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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