Aseptic Manufacturing Leader: Drive Growth & Excellence

Lifecore Biomedical Inc; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

PTO 4 weeks

401k

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead aseptic filling operations, manage a team of supervisors, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality injectable products.

You will drive performance metrics, lead continuous improvement, participate in regulatory inspections, and implement new technologies to scale operations for future growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences or Engineering or associated degree with equivalent experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or food industries.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in commercial cGMP manufacturing and knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.
• In depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, experience in aseptic or sterile manufacturing preferred.
• Experience participating in regulatory and customer site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Aseptic Manufacturing Supervisors and production personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Direct all aseptic filling activities, including personnel planning, equipment utilization, and production scheduling to ensure achievement of the production schedule.
• Maintain overall responsibility for manufacturing execution and associated production documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GMP requirements.
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and workforce effectiveness.
• Ensure manufacturing operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, company procedures, and aseptic processing best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues, support investigations, and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Assess current manufacturing systems, staffing models, and operational capabilities to support future growth and production forecasts.
• Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing error potential, improving efficiency, and optimizing throughput.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits by serving as a manufacturing subject matter expert.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices to improve operational performance and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Aseptic Manufacturing

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Inspections

Education

BS in Life Sciences or Engineering or associated degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Lifecore Biomedical in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead aseptic filling operations, manage a team of supervisors, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality injectable products.

You will drive performance metrics, lead continuous improvement, participate in regulatory inspections, and implement new technologies to scale operations for future growth.