Director Production / Produktionsleiter (m/w/d)

Lohmann Animal Health GmbH; Cuxhaven; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attraktive Vergütung

Stock-Programm

Unternehmensleistungen

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Teamevents

30 Urlaubstage

Zusammenfassung

IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit sucht eine/n Produktionsdirektor/in (Produktionsleiter) zur Leitung des Produktionsbereichs am Standort Cuxhaven. Sie steuern Prozesse, Führungskräfte und strategische Initiativen in einem internationalen Pharma-/Biotech-Umfeld.

Sie verfügen über einen MSc oder gleichwertig, ausgezeichnete Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse sowie fundierte GMP-Erfahrung. Attraktive Vergütung, Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und Team-Events gehören zum Angebot.

Qualifikationen

• Führungserfahrung: Mind. 7 Jahre in strategischer Leitungsfunktion
• Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Leitungen, Stakeholder-Management
• GMP- und regulatorische Kenntnisse im Pharma-/Biotech-Sektor
• Strukturierte Prozessoptimierung, Digitalisierung und Innovationsprojekte

Aufgaben

• Führen der Process Team Leaders und deren Teams am Standort Cuxhaven
• Mitglied des Site-Management-Teams und Mitgestaltung der Produktionsstrategie
• Leitung strategischer Entwicklungen in Produktion, GMP-Compliance und Prozesse
• Sicherstellung der GMP-Standards, Ressourcenplanung und Kennzahlen-Überwachung
• Genehmigung von Chargen-Dokumentation, Herstellungsanweisungen und SOPs
• Förderung einer leistungsorientierten, wertschätzenden Unternehmenskultur
• Ansprechperson für interne und externe Stakeholder wie Qualität und Engineering

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Deutsch & Englisch

Ausbildung

MSc oder gleichwertig in Biologie/Bio-Prozess/ Chemie/ Pharmazie/ Ingenieurwissenschaften

Jobbeschreibung

Arbeitsort

Cuxhaven

Beginn

As a Production Director/Produktionsleiter, you will be a part of our production team. In this role you’ll be a responsible for managing the production department in our manufacturing site in Cuxhaven.

Your Responsibilities:

• Direct management of Process Team Leaders: Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly, their respective teams in vaccine production
• Member of the site management team: Collaborate closely and trustfully with site leadership and cross-functional departments, co-shaping and executing the overall production strategy
• Strategic development of production processes: Initiate and implement improvement projects focused on operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation
• Ensure compliance with all GMP standards and regulatory requirements across the entire area of responsibility
• Responsible for capacity and resource planning, ongoing analysis and optimization of key process indicators (e.g., productivity, quality, cost)
• Review and approval of batch documentation, with overall responsibility for manufacturing instructions and SOPs
• Promote a high-performance, appreciative corporate culture and advance leadership capabilities of the Process Team Leaders in areas such as teamwork, feedback, and collaboration
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, e.g., Quality , Engineering

What You Need to Succeed:

• University degree (MSc or equivalent) in biology, (bio-)process engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering sciences, or a comparable field
• Min. 7 years of experience in a strategic leadership role, ideally with direct management of other leaders (e.g., team leads/department heads) in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector
• Strong knowledge of vaccine production and regulatory requirements (GMP,)
• Proven skills in stakeholder and change management, including introduction of improvement initiatives and digitalization projects
• Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written
• Outstanding leadership competencies: strategic mindset, passion for people management, empathy, assertiveness, and role model behavior
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a solution-oriented, structured approach

What we can offer you:

• An attractive compensation package, including a performance-related bonus and participation in our stock program
• An interesting and varied working environment in a modern, growing, and global pharmaceutical company
• Plenty of room for initiative, flexibility, and new ideas
• Exciting development opportunities for your personal and professional growth
• Access to corporate fitness programs
• Corporate Benefits schemes and discounts
• Employer-funded pension scheme for your future
• Regular team events to foster collaboration and engagement
• 30 vacation days per year to maintain work-life balance