Shift Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Front End Nights - Biotech
On-site · West Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Shift Manager, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for leading safe, compliant, and efficient GMP manufacturing operations on the night shift, overseeing upstream and downstream drug substance production, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory objectives. The role collaborates cross-functionally to improve processes, standardize operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives, while coaching and developing the operations team, maintaining shift transition continuity with day shift, and ensuring real-time decision-making on the floor. Requires presence in sterile/cleanroom areas and experience in a GMP/FDA-regulated environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing organization required, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing
- May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, required, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing
- May consider a High School diploma or GED with seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, required, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required or for internal candidates may consider successful completion of NN leadership talent development program (ie: GROW or other combination of training and experience)
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and production processes within a regulated cGMP environment required
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and functions required
- Ability to maintain compliance with cGMP requirements, company policies, regulatory expectations, and ethical business standards while ensuring inspection readiness required
- Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, PLCs, PAS-X and SAP a plus
- Ability to read, write and understand complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to detail required
- Ability to identify operational risks, evaluate complex situations, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement through process optimization, data-driven problem-solving, organizational change leadership, and application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Skilled in fostering a culture of quality, compliance, safety, and operational excellence preferred
- Ability to lead and develop employees through coaching, performance management, feedback, recognition, and career development planning required
- Ability to effectively manage change, promote employee engagement, and support a positive and inclusive work environment
- Knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and compliance requirements and their application in manufacturing operations
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