Aseptic Manufacturing Manager - Lead Ops & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

HSA contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays

401k with matching

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead aseptic filling operations, directing supervisors and production staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing of high-quality products. You will drive performance, develop talent, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and adoption of new technologies to scale operations and meet growth forecasts. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences or Engineering or related field with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of leadership in commercial cGMP manufacturing and knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.
• 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 safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Direct all aseptic filling activities, including personnel planning, equipment utilization, and production scheduling to meet the production schedule.
• Maintain manufacturing execution and documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and GMP compliance.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and workforce effectiveness.
• Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues, support investigations, and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Assess systems, staffing models, and capabilities to support growth and forecasts.
• Lead operational excellence and CI initiatives to reduce errors and improve throughput.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits as SME.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Aseptic manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Quality mindset

Education

BS in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

LIMS

Job description

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead aseptic filling operations, directing supervisors and production staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing of high-quality products. You will drive performance, develop talent, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and adoption of new technologies to scale operations and meet growth forecasts. Competitive benefits included.