Manager, Production

Ferring Holding SA; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ferring is seeking a Manager, Production in Parsippany, New Jersey to oversee aseptic manufacturing across lyophilization lines. You will lead 1st shift production supervisors, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and drive right‑first‑time batch execution in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring schedule adherence, supporting deviations and CAPAs with Quality, and guiding continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 7+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with aseptic/sterile ops.
• 3+ years direct supervisory experience across multiple shifts.
• Lyophilization experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to 1st shift Production Supervisor and teams.
• Ensure GMP/aseptic processing compliance and batch record review.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings and shift handovers.
• Identify and drive throughput and cycle-time improvements.
• Coach and develop staff; support performance management.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Aseptic processing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

Lyophilization experience

Job description

Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

The Manager, Production oversees aseptic manufacturing operations across lyophilization (LYO) lines, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily production activities. This role directly manages first‑shift production supervisors and provides leadership continuity across second and third shifts to maintain consistent operational performance. Acting as the deputy to the Director of Production, Packaging, and MTS, the Manager serves as a key escalation point and operational leader in the Director’s absence. The role ensures alignment across shifts, drives right‑first‑time batch execution, supports timely batch record review, and leads continuous improvement initiatives within a GMP‑regulated environment. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities

• Production Leadership & Oversight: Provide direct leadership to 1st shift Production Supervisor and associated manufacturing teams. Oversee operations across lyophilization lines, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards. Provide cross‑shift support, as needed, to ensure continuity, issue resolution, and consistent execution. Serve as primary point of contact for production operations during off‑hours or in absence of the Director. Monitor production metrics and ensure achievement of schedule, yield, and right‑first‑time targets.
• Operational Execution & Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with GMP, aseptic processing requirements, and site procedures. Monitor batch execution to ensure adherence to process parameters, documentation standards, and timelines. Support and perform batch record review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Partner with Quality to support deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment: Lead and participate in daily production meetings, shift handovers, and cross‑functional alignment forums. Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing Science & Technology, and Supply Chain / Planning to ensure clear communication of priorities, risks, and operational status across shifts and departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements related to throughput and cycle time, right‑first‑time batch execution, and deviation reduction. Support implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze production data and trends to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Leadership & People Management: Coach and develop Production Supervisor – 1st shift and frontline staff. Ensure proper training, qualification, and adherence to aseptic behaviours. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability. Support performance management, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Deputy Responsibilities: Act on behalf of the Director of Production, Packaging, and MTS for production only when required. Provide decision‑making support for production prioritisation, escalations and risk mitigation, and resource allocation across shifts to ensure continuity of leadership and operational stability.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or related field required.
• Experience: 7+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including at least 5 years in aseptic/sterile operations, at least 3 years of direct supervisory or people‑management experience, and experience leading supervisors and supporting multiple shifts.
• Industry knowledge: Lyophilization experience strongly preferred.
• Technical skills: Strong understanding of GMP and aseptic processing, batch record review and documentation practices, deviation and CAPA management, strong leadership and team development skills, operational decision‑making in a regulated environment, cross‑functional collaboration and communication, problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and remain on the production floor for extended periods, including walking, standing, and moving through operational areas.
• Ability to enter aseptic cleanroom areas and comply with established gowning, hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing stairs, as required to observe operations and access manufacturing areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and tolerate conditions typical of a pharmaceutical production environment, including moderate noise and required PPE.
• Ability to provide flexible on‑site support outside normal business hours, including occasional second‑ or third‑shift, weekend, or emergency coverage, based on operational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $121,299 to $225,269. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus based on performance.

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, paid by employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
• Sick time: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Vacation time: up to 120 hours in the first four years, and 160 hours in the fifth year of employment.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Company Culture and Equality

Ferring is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (including disability/protected veterans). We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Location

Parsippany, New Jersey

About Ferring

Ferring is a privately owned, research‑driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro‑oncology gene therapy. Founded in 1950, we employ more than 7,000 people worldwide. Our headquarters are in Saint‑Prex, Switzerland, with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, marketing our medicines in over 100 countries.

Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X.