Production Manager

BWXT Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for the development and manufacture of nuclear medicine for biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies and academia partners. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Manages one or more manufacturing processes within the Medical Isotope Division of BWXT Kanata site. Accountable for the effective forecasting, planning, resourcing, scheduling and execution of processes to ensure the production of quality products that meet internal specifications as well as regulatory, contractual and customer requirements.

On‑site in Kanata, Ontario

• Directs the safe, efficient, effective and economic operation of one or more production cost centres to meet and where possible exceed the divisional goals regarding customer service.
• Interfaces with suppliers of goods and services to ensure that goods are received by customers in a timely manner.
• Liaises with other departmental managers or supervisors to ensure successful coordination of scheduled activities.
• Assists and may substitute for Director, Manufacturing Operations in the performance of his/her managerial activities.
• Interfaces with customers and provides technical assessments and advice in support of customer inquiries.
• Initiates and implements quality improvements, and cost‑control/reduction programs aimed at reduced waste and improved profitability.
• Initiates and implements programs aimed at improved efficiencies and product modifications to meet market requirements.
• Initiates, supports and implements continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process reliability and improve responsiveness to customer requirements.
• Develops and directs a supporting organization. Responsible for the implementation of the training program.
• Ensures that all activities within a cost centre comply with divisional objectives, regulatory, health and safety and requirements.
• Ensures that all activities within a cost centre comply with quality systems, and regulatory requirements in terms of meeting customer expectations.
• Prepares short‑ and long‑term budget objectives and reports on progress towards meeting approved objectives. Initiates corrective actions to minimize the negative effects of variances and maximize achievable profits.
• Participates as a member of the Medical Isotope management team to achieve approved business objectives.
• Ensures the maintenance of facilities and equipment to maintain safe and cost‑effective operating conditions.
• Performs as a technical resource within the scope of the emergency response plan.
• May perform as an alternate emergency response manager, in place of the Director, Medical Isotopes.

• Normally a university graduate in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Life Sciences) with 5+ years of related experience including experience in supervising manufacturing and/or laboratory personnel.
• Must possess proven leadership ability. Ideally, the incumbent will have had previous experience in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, devices, or health‑care products.
• Must have strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Must have strong personal qualities of leadership and initiative and set appropriate standards of performance to ensure that staff is motivated to meet objectives.
• Must have general knowledge of chemistry and a good working knowledge of radiation physics. Must have thorough knowledge of relevant production processes.
• Must have intimate working knowledge of both radiation and contamination problems and the proper and effective techniques for dealing with them.
• Must have a good basic understanding of financial planning. Must be able to cope with significant job stress and pressure.
• Must be able to analyze situations and make decisions often with minimal information and little time for optimization or corrective action.
• Must be resourceful, creative, and possess superior problem‑solving skills. Must have good general knowledge of collective agreements and company policies and procedures, particularly as they affect production…