Manager Production

The Manager of Production of the Finish Fill Hot Products department will be responsible for supervising the day to day production as it relates to the Curium Pharmaceutical methods, processes, policies, and operations for new and existing products. The Manager of Production will also lead a core team of employees that will be focused on producing Safe, Quality, and Effective products for our Customers. The team will focus on continuous improvement while maximizing manufacturing volumes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. Hours are subject to change to meet operation needs.

• Support all aspects of the Finish Fill
• Products operation under area of responsibility including but not limited to: Production, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Service, Budgeting, Cost Reduction Programs, Process Improvements, Special Projects, and Employee Relations.
• Responsible for seeing that all tasks are performed in a manner that complies with Maryland Heights Quality Management System, Safety and Environmental Management System, and all governing regulatory bodies.
• Directly supervises direct/indirect salary employees.
• Partner with quality/safety leadership to ensure good quality/safety practices are aligned with production.
• Coach and mentor Supervisors and core team members.
• Lead, coach, and train employees toward team concepts and foster an empowering and high performing environment.
• Ensure all direct and indirect reports are properly trained in areas directly related to their job responsibilities as well as company policies, quality policies, and safety/environmental policies.
• Responsible for driving creation and implementation of Cost Reduction Programs.
• Lead and drive Continuous Improvement philosophy and practices including but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, 6S, and OEE throughout the focus factory.
• Responsible for monitoring weekly schedules and through interface with Customer Service, Planning, and Logistics, ensure timely customer service.
• Responsible for annual budgeting of staffing, capital, spending and standards.
• Responsible for all special projects assigned by the Production Manager, to include but not limited to Lean Manufacturing initiatives, six sigma projects, safety initiatives, etc.
• Maintain specified product quantity levels, including raw materials and product specifications.
• Partner with Human Resources on performance management, bonus & salary planning, and labor/employee relations matters.
• Assist Quality Assurance personnel on product specification reviews.
• Conduct departmental and skip level meetings with employees in the department.
• Set clear vision by ensuring goals and objectives are aligned with site strategies through performance management for each team member.
• Lead and/or support all investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, RCA and customer complaints at the appropriate level with complete and comprehensive detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Occasional travel (less than 25%) to other manufacturing locations.
• Lead and/or support investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, RCA and customer complaints at the appropriate level with complete and comprehensive detail.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field required, work experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 12 or more years of manufacturing operations experience in Pharmaceuticals or related field, preferably in a cGMP environment.5+ years of supervisory/ leadership experience required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean Certification preferred.
• Lean tools, Regulatory Compliance knowledge, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint expertise preferred.
• Must be a change agent with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and coach others, give focus, structure, and direction to execute goals.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Solid conflict resolution skills.
• Action oriented/drive for results.
• Able to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Must be approachable, and have excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizing and planning skills, ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Team orientation/strong team player, with managerial courage.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.