Manager Manufacturing- Pancreatin

Scientific Protein Laboratories; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package (Medical, D

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health and Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation

Paid Holidays

401k

Advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Community involvement

Company events and more

Job summary

Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), a world leader in biosourced pharmaceuticals, is seeking a Manager Manufacturing for Pancreatin in Waunakee, WI. This role leads pancreatin manufacturing operations, ensures cGMP compliance, and maintains production schedules to deliver high-quality APIs.

You will supervise frontline teams, drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing Support to achieve safety, quality, and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in cGMP manufacturing.
• 10+ years of overall manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production execution and shift oversight to meet goals and quality standards.
• Ensure cGMP compliance with FDA/USDA/OSHA and internal SOPs.
• Lead and develop manufacturing staff, including coaching and training.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to optimize processes.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and R&D.

Skills

People leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Scientific Protein Laboratories - Waunakee, WI 53597

JOB SUMMARY

Join our team at Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), a world leader in biosourced pharmaceuticals, located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin in Waunakee! SPL is an innovative biopharmaceutical leader with unique products and services supporting the pharmaceutical industry globally. For over 40 years, SPL specializes in the development and cGMP compliant manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). SPL has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Manager Manufacturing- Pancreatin.

The Manager is responsible for leading pancreatin manufacturing operations in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role ensures consistent execution and adherence to the manufacturing schedule, leading frontline teams, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

• Production Execution & Shift Oversight
  • Manage daily activities of pancreatin manufacturing (wet processing), including scheduling and batch execution.
  • Ensure production goals, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met.
  • Monitor processes and resolve routine manufacturing issues.
  • Direct and control all aspects of the operation including engineering, materials management, safety & environmental, manufacturing, training, validation and documentation.
  • Produce high quality products at the lowest practical cost by optimizing the use of all resources (labor, materials, staff, utilities, capital).
  • Develop and track goals, objectives, KPIs, capital plans, and budget for the facility.
  • Ensure timely escalation of critical issues to the senior leadership team.
• Quality, cGMP & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations (FDA, USDA, EPA, and OSHA) along with local and state requirements and foreign regulatory agencies, as applicable.
  • Review and approve batch records, logbooks, and SOPs.
  • Support deviation investigation, CAPAs, and change controls.
  • Support and participate in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• People leadership & Talent Development
  • Supervise manufacturing staff, including supervisors and operators.
  • Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Ensure proper onboarding and cGMP training compliance of new and existing employees.
  • Establish clear expectations with employees regarding roles, goals, competencies, and core job responsibilities.
  • Provide timely, balanced feedback on an ongoing basis and through the annual performance review process.
  • Partner with employees in developing their growth plans and provide opportunities for employees to develop competencies.
• Continuous Improvement & Corrective Action
  • Identify and execute on opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize workflows.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to address recurring issues.
• Cross Functional Collaboration & Customer Focus
  • Ensure timely escalation of critical issues to the senior leadership team.
  • Facilitate strong working relationships with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Finance, Customer Service & Sales, and Finance.
  • Provide internal/external customer satisfaction by delivering dependable customer service and high-quality results by offering product improvements and by promptly following up on their complaints and/or concerns.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education: Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree or above preferred.

Experience: 5+ years required cGMP Manufacturing and 10+ years preferred.

WHY JOIN SPL?

Our employees are our success! We recruit motivated people, recognize their contributions, and support their development to reach their full potential.

Perks include:

• competitive compensation
• excellent benefits package - including Medical, Dental and Vision on Day 1
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health and Flexible Saving Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• generous vacation
• paid Holidays
• 401k
• advancement opportunities
• team-oriented environment
• community involvement
• company events and more

SPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.