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Manager I, Manufacturing

Round Lake, Illinois, USFull-time$112k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Oversees and directs the development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes and operations for new or existing products and technologies, ensuring compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and EHS guidelines.

Role type

Manager I, Manufacturing Operations

Builds

Production operations, maintenance, plant engineering, R&D, safety, quality control, scheduling, and budget for pharmaceutical products.

Domain

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing process knowledge, Leadership and team management, Budgeting and financial planning, Regulatory compliance (cGMPs), Operational performance optimization, Data analysis and interpretation, Strategic planning, Troubleshooting and problem-solving, Lean manufacturing (6S, Kaizens), Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Green or Black Belt certification

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Enterprise software

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing operations within the Penicillin building, including staffing, budgets, costs, and KPIs; Interview, hire, coach, and manage direct reports; Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety SOPs; Interface with other managers to meet quality commitments and regulatory requirements; Support plant-wide strategic plans and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives; Participate as a subject matter expert in audits; Develop and maintain the annual operating budget; Formulate long- and short-range planning for the functional area.

Seniority

Manager I, supervisory level