Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager, 3rd Shift

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Simtra BioPharma Solutions in Bloomington, IN, is seeking a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager (3rd Shift) to oversee all production activities on a shift for multiple injectable lines. You will lead Manufacturing Supervisors, ensure cGMP compliance, drive process improvements, and work with Cross-functional teams to meet client delivery dates.

The role requires 5+ years in aseptic pharma manufacturing, 3+ years in a leadership role, and Lean Manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, with emphasis on a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in all aspects of the aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in parenteral manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing experience required (i.e. value stream mapping, leading kaizen events).
• Knowledge of GMPs and worldwide regulatory agency guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to use enterprise software (examples include JDE, BPLM, MAXIMO, Trackwise).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing supervisors to compliantly meet the production schedule in controlled environments.
• Partners with peers in other manufacturing buildings and on other shifts to ensure the site schedule is maintained.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, and develops staff with feedback and clear direction.
• Develop, deploy, and manage processes to run and improve the business.
• Coordinate with Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Maintenance and Technical Services to support projects and investigations.
• Ensure SOPs, validations, and protocols are approved timely.
• Ensure budget adherence and manage expenses within plan.
• Collaborate with client teams for projects and audits.
• Promote safety and a culture of quality (SISPQ) on the floor.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Education

B.S. in science or engineering

Tools

JDE

BPLM

MAXIMO

Trackwise

Job description

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager, 3rd Shift

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence,fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for all production activities on a shift, supporting multiple filling lines manufacturing injectable drug products. The Manufacturing Manager leads a team of Manufacturing Supervisors and reports directly to the Senior Manufacturing Manager (Building Manager). The manager will lead, organize, and manage personnel and activities in all manufacturing activities under cGMP regulations, to serve as the primary contact for manufacturing related communications on the shift, and to provide guidance to the leadership team to ensure consistent execution and improvement of the manufacturing process. The Manufacturing Manager creates an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10pm - 8:30am

Its responsibilities:

• Lead a team of manufacturing supervisors to compliantly meet the production schedule in controlled environments.
• Partners with peers in other manufacturing buildings and on other shifts to ensure the site schedule is maintained.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, and develops staff. Provides timely and accurate feedback recognizing good / poor performance. Establishes clear direction and priorities for building leadership team, empowers team members to obtain results that support strategic objectives.
• Develop, deploy, and properly manage processes to consistently “run the business” and “improve the business”.
• Partners with quality and technical services leaders to either author, review and / or approve investigations and drive timely closure to meet client delivery dates.
• Approves SOP’s, validations, and protocols in a timely manner.
• Partners with client teams to support client projects and client audits.
• Provide technical expertise and resources, cooperating and coordinating with Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Maintenance and Technical Services.
• Ensures organization’s budget is met and maintains expenses within the plan.
• Regularly interacts with senior management and client representatives on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
• Takes personal responsibility to develop, deploy, and properly manage a culture of safety and working conditions. Adheres to all environmental, health, and safety SOPs and policies. Actions and decisions must reflect that our team member’s safety is always first on our minds.
• Leads in such a manner that inspires the trust of his / her subordinates, peers, and superiors. Must lead as a role model of respect and integrity.
• Must be a lean leader. Instills a culture of “go and see”. Engage with team members where the work is done. Embrace and adopt best practices. Setting the example is not the only thing in influencing others, it is the main thing.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, with emphasis on a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in all aspects of the aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
• Must have knowledge of GMPs and worldwide regulatory agency guidelines.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in parenteral manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing experience required (i.e. value stream mapping, leading kaizen events to drive positive change on the floor, and teaching people to think)
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, MAXIMO, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Physical coordination/flexibility to allow gowning for clean room environments
• Utilize applicable personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/toe caps, gloves, eye protection, heat resistant wear and hearing protection
• Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks
• Ability to wear respirator usage when product or task requires
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas (filling)
• Position may require sitting for long hours

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse Life Insurance
  • Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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