Manager, Operations-Day Shift
On-siteGreenville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day sterile manufacturing operations, including aseptic filling, isolator filling lines, and oversight of five freeze dryers. Maintain GMP compliance and coordinate filling activities to achieve budgeted production volumes. Provide technical oversight for troubleshooting, monitor efficiencies to reduce costs, and manage administrative tasks like hiring, budgeting, and performance reviews. Serve as the key contact for customer interactions and regulatory inspections while fostering a safe, collaborative team environment. Support site safety initiatives and ensure personnel are appropriately trained for this rotational day/weekend schedule in Greenville, NC.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical operations or quality experience
- At least 2+ years in a significant management or leadership role
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Ability to stand for full shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to lead and motivate professional and operational staff to achieve production and quality goals
- Ability to delegate effectively and hold teams accountable
- Strong technical and operational knowledge of aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing operations
- Working knowledge of GMP requirements and regulatory expectations within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Understanding of cost control, production planning, and continuous improvement principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex technical challenges
- Ability to identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, customers, and regulatory agencies
- Must be available for Rotational days/weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in sterile manufacturing, aseptic processing, or pharmaceutical/medical device environments
- Experience in large pharmaceutical commercial manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive operational efficiencies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, customers, and regulatory agencies
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