Associate Manager, Production

This position is a senior member of the Manufacturing Team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for activities associated with the manufacture of safe, effective, and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOPs, policies and cGMPs. The Associate Manager, Production ensures aseptic and sanitary conditions are maintained where required, that appropriate manufacturing area and equipment records are neat and accurate and that safe, effective, and professional behavior is always displayed.

The Associate Manager, Production provides input and assistance to other Departments as needed, playing a critical role in maintaining production schedules and meeting company goals. The Associate Manager, Production will be able to oversee all aspects of the Manufacturing Process. The Manufacturing Process includes component prep, aseptic cleaning, compounding, filtration, and filling in accordance with established production records in a concerted effort to manufacture sterile liquid pharmaceuticals.

The Associate Manager, Production will be able to perform, oversee and provide signatory approval for all activities associated with the manufacturing process. The Associate Manager, Production will be able to provide direction, training and mentorship to all junior/less experienced Supervisors as needed. The Associate Manager, Production will be the responsible person for the proper use of batch documentation. The Associate Manager, Production will be able to troubleshoot most of the manufacturing process and equipment and where necessary make adjustments and minor repairs during setup and during operations.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Supervises manufacturing activities as defined by established operating procedures for multiple products on a daily and weekly basis by delegating resources as well as participating in the process.
• Responsible for the training and mentoring in all facets of the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for reviewing executed batch records and logbooks prior to submitting for final production review.
• Responsible for reallocation of personnel based on production needs.
• Responsible for creating weekly activity schedules to ensure production needs are met.
• Ensures equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use in accordance with production schedules.
• Ensures only approved materials and equipment are utilized at all times.
• Ensures that personnel do not perform tasks for which they do not have accurate and approved training records.
• Ensures that only approved documentation and procedures are utilized at all times.
• Attends all training programs as required by Company SOPs, procedures and policies.
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, [Micro] Biology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 1-year leadership experience in a manufacturing industry with GMP/FDA regulations required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry preferred.
• Excellent chemical handling and mathematical aptitude with the ability to assemble, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and executing standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or experience leading continuous improvement projects preferred.
• Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.