Manager, Production

## Manager, Production Apply locations:
Parsippany, New Jersey, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
September 2, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0038097##
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* Job Description:

** As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

The
** Manager, Production
** oversees aseptic manufacturing operations across lyophilization (LYO) lines, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily production activities. This role directly manages first‐shift production supervisors and provides leadership continuity across second and third shifts to maintain consistent operational performance.

Acting as the deputy to the Director of Production, Packaging, and MTS, the Manager serves as a key escalation point and operational leader in the Director’s absence. The role ensures alignment across shifts, drives right‐first‐time batch execution, supports timely batch record review, and leads continuous improvement initiatives within a GMP‐regulated environment

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
** Responsibilities:
**** Production Leadership & Oversight
*** Provide direct leadership to 1st shift Production Supervisor and associated manufacturing teams.
* Oversee operations across lyophilization lines, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
* Provide cross-shift support, as needed, to ensure continuity, issue resolution, and consistent execution.
* Serve as primary point of contact for production operations during off-hours or in absence of the Director.
* Monitor production metrics and ensure achievement of schedule, yield, and right‐first‐time targets
** Operational Execution & Compliance
*** Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with GMP, aseptic processing requirements, and site procedures.
* Monitor batch execution to ensure adherence to process parameters, documentation standards, and timelines.
* Support and perform batch record review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
* Partner with Quality to support deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.
** Cross-Functional Alignment
*** Lead and participate in daily production meetings, shift handovers, and cross-functional alignment forums.
* Coordinate with:
* Quality Assurance
* Engineering / Maintenance
* MS&T (Manufacturing Science & Technology)
* Supply Chain / Planning
* Ensure clear communication of priorities, risks, and operational status across shifts and departments.
** Continuous Improvement
*** Identify and drive process improvements related to:
* Throughput and cycle time
* Right-first-time batch execution
* Deviation reduction
* Support implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Analyze production data and trends to identify opportunities for optimization.
** Leadership & People Management
*** Coach and develop Production Supervisor – 1st shift and frontline staff.
* Ensure proper training, qualification, and adherence to aseptic behaviors.
* Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
* Support performance management, staffing, and workforce planning.
** Deputy Responsibilities
*** Act on behalf of the Director of Production, Packaging, and MTS for production only when required.
* Provide decision-making support for:
* Production prioritization
* Escalations and…