Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

CordenPharma

is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

SUMMARY Provides day-to-day management and leadership of assigned production areas. Ensures production schedule adherence and right first time in assigned areas, implements process improvements, meets budget, ensures personnel are appropriately trained and motivated; and regulatory compliance is maintained in quality, environmental, health and safety, and human resource areas. Represents Operations on project teams, audits, and customer visits. Provides overall production leadership for the plants assigned in conjunction with the Operations Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans and manages production activities; and establishes production priorities to ensure schedule adherence and right first time, product quality, on-time deliveries, regulatory compliance, and plant and process optimization Knowledge of and ability to manage APIs; including the associated safety, containment, and special operational techniques associated with high potent and peptide API production Manages Operations team in assigned plant area and ensures efficient utilization of operator resources to meet production demands Revises production schedules and priorities to meet changing business conditions and ensure plant optimization Reviews production and operating data and resolves operational, process, equipment, and maintenance problems to ensure cost minimization and prevention of operational delays. Leads investigation into discrete events determining and implementing resulting CAPAs Develops and implements standardized operational, work and safety practices for area of responsibility to ensure a minimum of incidents, deviations, and injuries Develops annual operating budget for approval and manages and maintains assigned functional area within budget targets Investigates and resolves employee issues and complaints in area of responsibility Provides leadership in conjunction with the Operations Director on driving initiatives to meet production goals and continue to improve production systems. Establishes and maintains strong, effective day-to-day working relationships between production, internal support, and regulatory functions Evaluates and rewards employee performance, targets developmental needs, and assures training resources are available and utilized Implements and maintains adherence to all company policies concerning environmental, health, safety, quality, and human resources Ensures harmonization for all production related SOPs between the CPC and CPB sites LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES Manages operational staff and directs activities of Operations staff in area assigned. Responsible for developing, controlling, and adhering to budget targets. Substantial input into the capital spending budget and vision for assigned area. Provides routine input into standard cost structure for products.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; non-technical degree with applicable experience in a

Manufacturing/Production

environment may be considered equivalent. Ten years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemicals Manufacturing environment, with an appropriate combination of technical and/or operational management assignments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write technical reports and instructions. Ability to effectively present information to management and groups of employees. Ability to present verbal instructions and explanations on technical and business issues.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, factor analysis, etc.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CORE COMPETENCIES These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

Demonstrated expertise in chemical operations management Ability to influence, manage, and direct capital and/or expense projects Planning, implementation, and follow-up skills Analytical problem-solving skills Working knowledge of regulatory compliance issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing Leadership and negotiation skills Ability to build relationships and influence and motivate others Facilitation skills Coaching and mentoring skills Written and oral communication skills and presentation skills Ability to achieve results through the positive direction of others Ability to positively and proactively interact with other Corden sites as well as all external customers SALARY Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. BENEFITS

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service Accident Plan Critical Illness Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance PPO/HSA Hospital Indemnity Plan ID Theft Protection Life Insurance Paid

Maternity/Paternity

Leave Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year Vision Insurance This Posting will expire on August 31, 2024

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