Manufacturing Process Manager

VARITE INC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Legal Service Plans

Job summary

VARITE INC is seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager for an onsite role in Rockford, IL. The position focuses on leading NPI programs, managing technical transfers, and ensuring smooth production readiness for new products.

This role requires strong PM capabilities and experience with lean practices. Qualified candidates will have a BS in a life-sciences or engineering field plus 5+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences or related field with 5+ years experience.
• Strong project management skills with PMP preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Excellent Excel/PM software skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing/Operations on NPI core teams.
• Lead technical transfer of new products to production.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules for manufacturing.
• Conduct risk assessments and design reviews for processes.
• Prepare transfer plans and status updates for senior leadership.

Skills

PM leadership

Lean

ISO 9001

MS Excel

MS Project

Education

BS degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

VARITE is looking for qualified Sr. Technical Project Manager in Rockford, IL 61101 (Onsite)

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES

An American-headquartered life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.

WHAT WE DO

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Sr. Technical Project Manager

Location: Rockford, IL 61101 (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Pay Range: $45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr. on W2

Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card only

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

Summary

• The primary objective of this position is to represent Rockford Manufacturing/Operations on New Product Introduction (NPI) program core teams.
• This involves managing the technical transfer of new products and processes into successful production.
• This role is responsible for the effective product and manufacturing process development and transfer for new products using project management best practices.
• Representing Manufacturing/Operations as a core team member on new product core teams, this individual will ensure all stakeholders within the operations functions, and within the project team, are properly represented.
• This requires that all product infrastructure and processes are defined, documented, verified, and managed while reducing manufacturing and operations risk at each phase of the transfer process.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing and Operations on new product introduction core teams.
• Partner with Program Management, R&D, Technical Operations (Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering), and Manufacturing work centers to deliver highly reproducible products and processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans and schedules for all tasks owned by Manufacturing/Operations.
• Perform manufacturing process design reviews and risk assessments.
• Generation and maintenance of the Manufacturability Index both as a separate deliverable and as part of the project's Operations Report.
• Create and update documented transfer plans, reports and status updates.
• Prepare presentations and conduct reviews for Manufacturing/Operations readiness.
• Prepare written work instructions and manufacturing product documentation based on drafts from R&D, Manufacturing or other sources.
• Implement developmental outputs into product infrastructure, SKU creation, manufacturing process, documentation and procedures.

Leadership Required

• Identify and proactively involve the appropriate individuals to participate in the NPI process (including partners and stakeholders at other sites and sometimes in other countries)
• Provide project and program leadership by effectively influencing without direct authority
• Work hand-in-hand with other areas of the business to identify actions proactively rather than reactively
• Make certain that all members of the NPI Core and Extended teams are effectively working from the same goals/forecast and are aligned

Key Challenges

• Leading and managing without direct authority.
• Understanding and adapting to strategic plans while operating tactically to achieve project plans and deliverables.
• Building relationships between departments and individuals with multiple goals and priorities.
• Motivating people to be responsible and accountable for something that may not be their top priority
• Finding proactive ways to identify and mitigate project risks and gaps in a constantly changing environment.
• Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field with 5+ years post undergraduate experience.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Requires the ability to influence upwards and across functions and businesses
• Understands overall manufacturing processes and has the ability to proactively identify constraints and improvement opportunities
• Understands the key concepts of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 requirements
• Strong project management skills and knowledge
• PRMS, E1 and/or other ERP experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and V-Lookups) and ability to use Microsoft Project
• Familiar with Design Excellence tools and principles: Six Sigma, DFSS, and DOE
• Familiar with statistical analysis software such as JMP and/or Minitab.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred but not required.

Additional Notes

• In terms of experience, Project Management Professional (PMP certification) is preferred but not required.
• A BS degree in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, etc) would also be desirable. Experience with design transfer from R&D to Manufacturing would be good experience for this role.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.