Manufacturing Operations Manager (Tablet manufacturing)

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager based in Pittsburg, California, responsible for the hands-on operation of production equipment in tablet manufacturing. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to GMP and oversee a team of technicians to maintain optimal workflow.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical production. The position emphasizes compliance, operational excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 to 10 years in the pharma/Nutraceutical/Supplement environment.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GMP and OSHA.
• Manage daily/weekly production schedule and technician workload.
• Support product launches, process validations, and technology transfers.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery operation

cGMP knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

5-10 years in pharmaceuticals production

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager (Tablet manufacturing)

Pittsburg, California

Role Purpose

Responsible for performing tasks to specifications related to oral solid pharmaceutical manufacturing. The process includes tablet manufacturing.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for hands‑on operation of production equipment including but not limited to: Blenders, Tablet Press, High Shear Granulator, Tray Dryer, Fluid Bed Processing Units, Mixers, Pumps, Vacuum and Loading machines, Labeling machines, Imprinting machines, Sealers, Bottle filling machines, Cappers, Induction sealers as Production Supervisor / Team Lead to manufacture oral dosage forms in a cGMP manufacturing facility.
• Draft and manage daily/weekly production schedule
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Stay updated with industry regulations and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Manage workload of all the technicians and support staff in various departments such as mixing, granulation, drying, blending, compression, coating, packaging, receiving and warehouse.
• Coordinate with relevant functional groups to ensure adherence to the production protocol and target volume requirements. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, such as R&D, engineering, and quality control, to support product launches, process validations, and technology transfers.
• Troubleshoot and investigate deviations, actively participate in process optimization, support QA and other functional groups during internal and external audits including FDA, and actively support change control process.
• Draft SOPs, training manual, qualification documents, protocols, and other controlled documents.
• Manage receiving and warehouse personnel, inventory management, and ordering of supplies.
• Perform all job duties in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), following Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Quality Manual and Facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Record all pertinent operations in packaging records, logbooks, and controlled documents.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, operation, and cleaning of production and equipment.
• Assist in routine preventive maintenance of all utilities, production and packaging equipment.
• Cleans and maintain production environments.
• Perform line clearances prior to initiation of production orders to ensure materials and documents pertaining to the previous order have been appropriately removed from the production area.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging suggestions and ideas from the team, implementing best practices, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence.

Education & Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree with 5 to 10 years in the pharma/Nutraceutical/Supplement environment
• Requires experience with and an in-depth knowledge of cGMP regulatory requirements as they relate to the production of pharmaceutical products
• Must be able to operate pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery
• Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Execute procedures for manufacturing processes in accordance with batch manufacturing record (BMR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) requirements, GMP
• 5 to 10 years in Pharmaceuticals production
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend SOP’s, Batch Records and training documents.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with different functional groups