Operations Manager — GMP & Manufacturing Leader

Ampac-Fine-Chemicals-1; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAC Fine Chemicals (AFC), an SK pharmteco company, is a custom manufacturer of APIs and intermediates in Rancho Cordova, CA. The Operations Manager will oversee production teams, ensure compliance with policies and contracts, manage training and investigations, and drive manufacturing readiness for new production starts.

The role requires leadership of exempt and non-exempt staff, adherence to bargaining union agreements, and coordination of policies and scheduling to meet operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of exempt and non-exempt production employees
• Interpret and enforce policies affecting supervision and union groups
• Ensure production activities comply with AMPAC policies, regulations and union contracts
• Establish operating policies for multi-level teams
• Provide assistance to staff in meeting schedules or resolving problems
• Administer the training program for staff
• Conduct performance, quality, environmental and safety investigations
• Issue discipline as required
• Uphold rules per company policies and union contracts
• Coordinate union contract administration including grievances and interpretation
• Track yearly operations goals and perform evaluations
• Maintain contacts with internal and external representatives on projects
• Apply manufacturing procedures to plan resources and processes
• Diagnose workflow impediments and advise on waste-elimination tools
• Plan and coordinate shift operations
• Coordinate for facilities including cleaning, maintenance and contractor work
• Support customer or regulatory facility tours
• Represent manufacturing in cross-functional meetings on standards
• Complete operations readiness reviews for production starts
• Participate in continuous improvement related to quality, safety and environment

Job description

AMPAC Fine Chemicals (AFC), an SK pharmteco company, is a custom manufacturer of APIs and intermediates in Rancho Cordova, CA. The Operations Manager will oversee production teams, ensure compliance with policies and contracts, manage training and investigations, and drive manufacturing readiness for new production starts.

The role requires leadership of exempt and non-exempt staff, adherence to bargaining union agreements, and coordination of policies and scheduling to meet operational goals.