Associate Director, Production & Operational Excellence

Indivior; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + year-end closure

Annual bonus program

Long-Term Incentive Plan

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD

HSA/FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Indivior is seeking an Associate Director, Production at the Raleigh site to lead the drug product value stream within operations. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, preparing operation schedules and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet specifications.

The role requires a BS in life sciences or engineering, 10+ years in a regulated environment, and expertise in Lean/Six Sigma and TPM.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in life sciences or engineering; postgraduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in a regulated industry with supervisory experience.
• Experience with aseptic processing and prefilled syringe production.
• Ability to establish performance standards and coach teams.
• Knowledge of product cost accounting and delivering drug products on schedule and budget.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement countermeasures.
• Strong 5S, TPM, and autonomous maintenance experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to SLT strategy and culture, driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure KPI targets for machine/labor efficiencies and on-time delivery.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma problem-solving and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement culture across the business.
• Support capacity planning and scheduling optimization.
• Develop staffing, training, and performance management plans.
• Implement engagement initiatives to motivate production teams.
• Oversee drug product tech transfer per plans and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and local environmental regs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Site Leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Safety & Quality

People Management

Scheduling & Planning

Education

BS in life science or engineering

Postgraduate degree preferred

Job description

Indivior is seeking an Associate Director, Production at the Raleigh site to lead the drug product value stream within operations. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, preparing operation schedules and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet specifications.

The role requires a BS in life sciences or engineering, 10+ years in a regulated environment, and expertise in Lean/Six Sigma and TPM.