Pharma Manufacturing Director & Lean Leader

Avecia Pharma; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Avecia Pharma site in Milford seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee all direct manufacturing activities, develop and implement procedures, and ensure data integrity and compliance. The role drives lean and 5S improvements across the department and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring timely delivery, while mentoring staff and leading organizational change to sustain continuous improvement in a GMP

Qualifications

• BS/BSc in sciences with extensive management experience.
• Experience leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, CAPA, and data integrity practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily manufacturing operations to meet schedule on first pass.
• Establish KPIs to drive continuous performance and efficiency.
• Manage budgets and align expenditures with targets.
• Collaborate with departments to execute optimization projects.
• Ensure staff training aligns with global regulations for pharma compounds.

Skills

Leadership

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Budget management

Change management

Capacity planning

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

BS/BSc in sciences

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Avecia Pharma site in Milford seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee all direct manufacturing activities, develop and implement procedures, and ensure data integrity and compliance. The role drives lean and 5S improvements across the department and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring timely delivery, while mentoring staff and leading organizational change to sustain continuous improvement in a GMP