Senior Manager, Film Coating Operations

16 hours ago

Rochester, New York, United States Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Full time

Order Type : Direct Hire

Beyond TalentEdge is partnering with a leading nationwide medical manufacturer to hire a Senior Manager of Film Coating Operations.

This role leads all aspects of film coating production—driving operational excellence, product quality, safety, and team performance. The ideal candidate is a change agent with strong technical expertise in coating processes, experience in regulated manufacturing, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily film coating operations to meet production, quality, safety, and cost objectives
  • Lead EHS and environmental compliance upgrades, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace
  • Drive continuous improvement to optimize coating uniformity, yield, and throughput while minimizing waste and downtime
  • Apply formal problem-solving tools and technical expertise to troubleshoot coating chemistries, formulations, and slitting processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain on new product introductions, validations, and technical challenges
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and OSHA standards
  • Lead and develop a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians, fostering accountability and learning
  • Support or lead capital projects involving equipment upgrades, facility expansion, and automation

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

  • Director of Manufacturing: Align strategic and tactical manufacturing metrics; execute continuous improvement initiatives supporting long-term goals
  • Quality: Partner on inspection control plans, system controls, and audit readiness to ensure quality and compliance
  • Planning/Supply Chain: Communicate capacity constraints, technical challenges, and production feedback; support production planning and material flow optimization
  • Finance: Review financial reports, monitor cost variances, and lead scrap and MUV (Material Usage Variance) reduction efforts

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Coating Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 8–10 years in manufacturing operations, including 3–5 years in leadership
  • Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, or related)
  • Strong knowledge of film coating, web handling, and process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) preferred
  • Proficient in cGMP environments and documentation practices
  • Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Salary & Benefits
$128K-$218K

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays

"Beyond TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law."

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