Manufacturing Manager

MBC Talent Connections; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee liquid and solid oral dose production operations in Gulfport, Mississippi. You will lead multiple production lines, drive operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with quality standards in a GMP-regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to improve performance in fast-paced operations. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within OTC or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience overseeing both liquid and solid oral dose production operations.
• Strong GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts and product lines.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and operators.
• Drive operational improvements in productivity, quality, staffing, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Coaching

Driving accountability

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead liquid and solid oral dose production operations within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role will oversee multiple production lines and shifts while driving operational efficiency, accountability, process improvement, and team development. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in OTC or pharmaceutical manufacturing and a proven ability to improve performance within fast-paced operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts and product lines.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and operators.
• Drive operational improvements related to productivity, quality, staffing, and workflow efficiency.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, production metrics, and accountability standards.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, FDA regulations, and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support operational goals.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Support team restructuring, training, and leadership development initiatives.
• Maintain strong visibility and engagement on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within OTC or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience overseeing both liquid and solid oral dose production operations.
• Strong GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing background.
• Proven success in driving accountability, operational improvements, and culture change.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform effectively within fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environments.

Additional Details

• Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
• Schedule: On-site position
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and PTO offerings.
• Additional plant holiday closures provided throughout the year.