Manager, Production

APOTEX; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Apotex is seeking a Production Manager, Compounding to lead all aspects of compounding and manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production of pharmaceutical products. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to a diverse team while driving performance, quality, safety and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will foster accountability and operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP), develop staffing plans, review processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing leadership with capital/technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead compounding and manufacturing operations to meet business schedules.
• Provide strategic direction and develop resource plans for equipment and staff.
• Ensure safety, cGMP compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Review performance metrics and implement corrective actions to meet objectives.
• Coach and develop direct reports, promoting accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent

Job description

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

The Production Manager, Compounding is responsible for leading all aspects of compounding and manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of pharmaceutical products. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to a diverse team while driving performance, productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, cGMP standards, and company policies. This position plays a critical role in meeting business objectives, optimizing resources, and supporting future manufacturing growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that the department is meeting the needs of the business schedule.
• Provide short-mid term strategic direction to the department.
• Identify potential impediments to business schedule completion and provide direction for the department to overcome.
• Ensure the department is a “compliant” state with regards to safety and cGMP requirements.
• Ensure Apotex Inc. policies are being fairly and correctly administered in the department.
• Translate future business needs into resource plans for equipment and staff..
• Review “systems” and procedures to ensure that support activities are being performed in the most efficient manner.
• Review performance data from the department and implement corrective actions to achieve the business objectives.
• Represent the manufacturing interests in the absence of the Director of Production
• Responsible to ensure compliance of team members (direct reports) with Safety and Employment policies (e.g., Respect in the Workplace – Prevention of Violence and/or Harassment).
• Recruit, train, develop and manage effectively the ongoing performance of direct reports, which includes, but is not limited to:
• Ensure the personal development of staff is maintained through training and performance monitoring.
• Foster the development of the “team” approach and “empowerment” of the group to develop and maintain an environment that stresses accountability and self-compliance.
• Ensuring employee’s Job Descriptions are reviewed, signed and sent to Employee Services, annually.
• Reviewing and updating employee development plans, ensuring that all employees are properly trained and qualified to execute their duties,
• Providing coaching, feedback and recognition,
• Responsible to ensure compliance of team members (direct reports) with Safety and Employment policies (e.g., Respect in the Workplace – Prevention of Violence and/or Harassment).
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.
• Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
• Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.
• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • A Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills with demonstrated Project Management knowledge
• Experience
  • Eight to ten year experience in a progressive manufacturing organization with proven capital/technical leadership capability

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of the recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require accommodation.

The hiring range for this position is $109,933.56 to $153,906.98 per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

Apotex will use artificial intelligence to screen, select and/or assess your application for this job.

This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.