Manufacturing – Vp Production & Operations – Toronto/ottawa/montreal

Stonewood Group Inc.; Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks a VP of Production and Operations to lead overall production functions and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role involves strategic planning, managing high-performing teams, and achieving production goals while maintaining GMP practices.

Qualifications

• M.S./PhD preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a senior management role.
• Strong innovative and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical products while adhering to GMP.
• Lead activities of warehouse, materials management, and aseptic processing teams.
• Evaluate variances and resolve production issues.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Problem-Solving

Communication

Innovative Abilities

Analytical Abilities

Education

University degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and collaborating closely with the Executive Team, the VP of Production and Operations will play a critical leadership role within the company. The primary responsibilities include managing overall production functions, materials management, warehousing, and maintenance.

The VP will ensure GMP manufacturing and safety standards are maintained, working extensively with the production floor, tech transfer, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and program management teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading a world-class manufacturing organization.

The VP primarily interacts with internal stakeholders such as: production teams, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Mechanical and Engineering Services, Materials Management, and Human Resources.

Competency Profile

People Management

Establishes and communicates clear priorities and direction; clarifies roles and responsibilities; adapts management style to achieve optimal results.

Planning and Objective Setting

Approaches work systematically; produces detailed action plans with clear objectives and steps; anticipates obstacles; sets realistic timelines with checkpoints and milestones.

Results Orientation

Focuses on achieving outcomes; has a reputation for execution; drives issues to closure; aims to surpass past performance; sets and strives for aggressive personal targets.

Strategic Approach

Develops and revises strategic plans; considers long-term success; aligns organizational goals; maintains a broad perspective beyond immediate issues.

Leading Change

Recognizes when change is needed; challenges the status quo; champions new initiatives; develops and monitors effective change plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical and consumer health products, adhering to procedures, safety practices, and GMP.
• Lead activities of warehouse, materials management, maintenance, packaging, formulation, and aseptic processing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in daily operations to meet plant goals.
• Negotiate resolutions for issues impacting production.
• Achieve the Local Operating Plan.
• Set plant manufacturing performance objectives/KPIs and communicate these effectively.
• Implement systems for metrics reporting.
• Evaluate variances and resolve issues.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including Health Canada and FDA.
• Maintain up-to-date training and quality programs, including CAPA metrics.
• Motivate and develop staff to exceed expectations.
• Support learning and development objectives.
• Promote cross-functional training and team environment.
• Provide performance feedback and resolve issues promptly.
• Establish operational standards to improve productivity, quality, and reduce costs.

Industry, academic, and functional qualifications include:

• University degree in a related scientific discipline (M.S./PhD preferred).
• Proven leadership and technical problem-solving skills.
• At least 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a senior management role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong innovative and analytical abilities.