Operations Manager, Production
Core
Lead strategic and operational execution for gel preparation, utilities, compounding, and encapsulation in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Production)
Builds
Softgel development and manufacturing solutions for Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, GMP compliance, Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost metrics management, Team coaching and management, Budgeting, Project management, Continuous improvement, Stakeholder partnership (Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Union)
Preferred skills
Experience in established pharmaceutical manufacturer or CMO, Technical experience in manufacturing operations, Leadership program participation (NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, GROW)
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Oversee gel prep, utilities, compounding, and encapsulation; Attain Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics; Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports and hourly teams; Build partnerships across Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, HR, Finance, Procurement, and Union; Drive continuous improvement and lead manufacturing investigations; Ensure GMP compliance and audit readiness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities