Pharmaceutical Packaging Manager

* All candidates must live local or be moving to the Raleigh/Durham area prior to hire!

The Packaging Production Manager determines and directs operations of production areas to ensure volume, costs, waste, and quality standards are achieved
. Operations directly managed include the visual inspection process and the packaging process of vials and syringes. The Packaging Production Manager ensures that all company policies are enforced at all times, leads the production team as a role model by exhibiting professional behaviors, and fosters a culture of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

• Ensures operational tasks are performed in a manner which aligns with the Company s Quality System, Safety and Environmental Management System, and all governing regulatory bodies in the U.S. and Internationally.
• Partners with quality leadership to ensure cGMP practices and their implementation in manufacturing.
• Monitors weekly schedules through interface with Planning and Logistics, ensuring timely customer service.
• Resolves in a timely manner escalated issues that arise from operations and that require coordination with other departments.
• Lead and/or support all investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, RCA and customer complaints at the appropriate level with complete and comprehensive detail.
• Monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and develop process improvements.
• Create and manage department budget and implement strategies to ensure cost-effective production.
• Ensures all employees within the area are properly trained in areas directly related to their job responsibilities as well as per company policies, quality policies, and safety/environmental policies.
• Conduct departmental and skip level meetings with employees.
• Set clear vision by ensuring goals and objectives are aligned with site strategies through performance management and identify and implement career development plans for direct reports.
• Coaches supervisors in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve production problems.
• Fosters an environment of empowerment and high performance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement philosophy and practices including but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM,TOC, SMED, 5S, and OEE throughout the areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for all special projects assigned by the Plant Director, to include but not limited to Lean Manufacturing initiatives, six sigma projects, safety initiatives, etc.
• Liaise with different departments, including suppliers, finance, and others to align production with market needs and company goals.
• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

• Bachelor s Degree required in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience in Pharmaceuticals or related field, preferably in a cGMP environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of FDA and cGMP regulations and requirements.
• Manufacturing experience in Parenteral/injectable products preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (active listening, communication, empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution).
• Managerial courage.
• Must be approachable and able to collaborate with support groups.
• Must be a change agent and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to give focus, structure, and direction to execute goals.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Able to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Must have excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizing and planning skills.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Work is divided between the office and plant environment. Both are clean and environmentally controlled.
• Frequently work in areas where personal protective equipment will be required.
• Frequently work in front of a computer screen or under bright lighting conditions.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international destinations, as required by business needs.

• Position works closely with all plant departments and department managers including but not limited to Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities, Materials & Distribution, HR, Finance.
• Scope is Raleigh but expected to work with other sites and affiliates, when required.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies when needed.
• Develop and maintain the yearly budget for the Production department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified…