Manager Manufacturing

Emergent BioSolutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Winnipeg is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing. This role oversees production quality and regulatory compliance, providing strategic direction to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, supervisory experience, and strong leadership skills in a regulated environment. This position offers competitive salaries and career opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible work arrangements

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
• Proven experience in regulated industry operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate manufacturing operations to ensure product quality.
• Lead development and implementation of SOPs and work instructions.
• Conduct performance reviews and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed to protect life.

Overview

The Manager, Manufacturing oversees and coordinates Emergent Winnipeg’s manufacturing unit to ensure the production of high-quality products that meet regulatory, customer, and profitability requirements. This role leads a team of professionals and is accountable for driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a strong ability to motivate teams, foster accountability, and deliver measurable outcomes in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of operational excellence by mentoring and empowering teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for daily operations manufacturing ensuring alignment with production schedules and business objectives.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SOPs and work instructions to optimize performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the execution of QMS activities, including CAPAs, deviations, and change controls, ensuring timely resolution and sustainable improvements.
• Support regulatory and client audits, representing the department with professionalism and a deep understanding of operational and compliance requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development to direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, identifying opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and long-term capability building.
• Approve and implement operational plans that meet internal and external expectations.
• Ensure accurate completion of review and production records to support data integrity and audit readiness.
• Lead deviation investigations and ensure timely resolution with root cause analysis.
• Oversee lot release activities, including batch record review to meet delivery and quality targets.
• The ability to be available for off shift calls is required.
• Successful completion of our security clearance is required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or a related field is required (BSc).
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, regulatory compliance, and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing filling, packaging, or ILP operations in a regulated industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with validation, batch record review, and regulatory audits is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

About Emergent

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
• Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Break through thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.