Production Manager

Overview

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated

Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making

Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can

Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals

Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do

Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

• Develop a strong positive team culture, in line with Colorcon’s six values.
• Responsible for efficient, safe, and profitable utilization of equipment, materials, facilities, and personnel.
• Provide general direction on the machinery for Packets production department.
• Monitor and evaluate total operations to assure quality and quantity performance of products.
• Ensure participation and compliance of all EHS and 6S policies and procedures.
• Participate in customer audits, support internal audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Interface with management, sales, supply chain and customer service for total coordination of services for quality products, timely delivery and assure a profitable operation.
• Responsible for maintaining and implementing budget control for respective departments.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as related to production process, material, and staff.
• Manage shift supervisors and ensure supervisors are accountable for all communication reaching the production floor in a timely manner.
• Partner with HR to ensure departments are resourced appropriately to support business needs.
• Responsible for the training and development of all operators to support production across all three production departments in accordance with business demands.
• Issue the appropriate work order requests to the Technical Services department.
• Maintain a cost control program for value streams, operations as directed.
• Meet ISO guidelines and specifications.
• Support other duties as assigned including continuous improvement projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in GMP manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to comprehend detailed written instructions and procedures required; with fluency in English required.
• Must have strong math and reading comprehension skills.
• Must demonstrate excellence in leadership, decision-making, problem solving, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally with multiple managers and others; provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Prior experience within injection molding manufacturing is a must.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of a combination of disciplines relating to the formulation and…