Aseptic Manufacturing Leader — Operations & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Minnesota to lead aseptic filling operations, oversee shift supervisors, and ensure GMP-compliant manufacture of high-quality products.

You will drive production performance, employee development, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance across the aseptic filling operation. The role requires strong manufacturing leadership with experience in cGMP environments and participation in regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing production teams in cGMP environments.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles and aseptic processing.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer site visits.

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

People leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory inspections

Aseptic manufacturing

Education

BS in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Minnesota to lead aseptic filling operations, oversee shift supervisors, and ensure GMP-compliant manufacture of high-quality products.

You will drive production performance, employee development, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance across the aseptic filling operation. The role requires strong manufacturing leadership with experience in cGMP environments and participation in regulatory inspections.