Production Manager

Afton Scientific is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs.

Utilizing 35,000 Sq. Ft of manufacturing, lab, warehouse, and administrative space, Afton provides custom, innovative solutions for clinical to commercial sterile manufacturing, packaging and labeling, analytical and micro lab services, and pharmaceutical support services.

Our Ready-To-Fill® line continues with our philosophy of guidance and support for our clients. It offers top-quality pre-sterilized components to those who can fill in-house.

• Serving clients in 18 Countries
• Successful NDA and ANDA drug registrations
• In good standing with the FDA, PMDA, and MHRA

NOTE:
Afton Scientific does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please.

Position:
Production Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Afton Scientific is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Pharmaceutical Production to provide leadership and oversight for our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for leading production activities, developing employees and frontline leaders, coordinating manufacturing schedules, and ensuring operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical manufacturing professional who is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility and play a key role in the continued development of Afton's production organization.

Compensation

$90,000 – $130,000 per year

Placement within the range will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to production leadership, including the Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Production and Senior Specialist, Pharmaceutical Production.
• Coordinate production schedules with Sales and Operations to ensure manufacturing activities are completed according to established timelines and customer requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities while remaining capable of providing hands‑on manufacturing support when necessary.
• Perform or support production activities, including preparation, equipment setup, aseptic processing, and facility cleaning, as needed.
• Ensure production personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Partner with production leadership to conduct group training sessions and address training needs.
• Mentor and develop Pharmaceutical Operators for increased responsibility and future leadership opportunities.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to production employees.
• Review and approve operator work schedules, as applicable.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure production‑floor documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and validation activities with Facilities and Engineering.
• Write, review, and edit controlled documentation, including SOPs, batch records, reports, specifications, and policies.
• Review and approve quality documentation, including Operational Deviation Reports, Non‑Conforming Material Reports, Change Controls, and Problem Analysis and Corrective Action Reports, as applicable.
• Participate in internal audits and support inspection‑readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, and other departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desired;
  Engineering or another technical…