Pharma Production Leader: Aseptic & GMP

Afton Scientific. LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific is seeking an experienced Manager, Pharmaceutical Production to lead its Virginia operations. This on-site role requires directing production activities, developing staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor supervisors, partner with Quality Assurance, and drive continuous improvement. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 per year, with placement based on qualifications, experience, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated environment.
• 3+ years leading and developing supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical production practices.
• Experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Direct supervision and guidance to production leadership including Supervisors and Senior Specialists.
• Coordinate production schedules with Sales and Operations to meet timelines and customer requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities and provide hands-on manufacturing support when needed.
• Perform or support production activities including preparation, equipment setup, aseptic processing, and cleaning.
• Ensure production personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform responsibilities.
• Mentor and develop operators for increased responsibility and leadership potential.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to production staff.
• Review and approve operator work schedules and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Work with Facilities and Engineering on equipment maintenance and validation.
• Write and review controlled documentation including SOPs and batch records.
• Participate in internal audits and support inspection readiness activities.
• Develop cross-functional relationships across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

People management

Tools

MS Office

Documentation control systems

Job description

Afton Scientific is seeking an experienced Manager, Pharmaceutical Production to lead its Virginia operations. This on-site role requires directing production activities, developing staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor supervisors, partner with Quality Assurance, and drive continuous improvement. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 per year, with placement based on qualifications, experience, and internal