Plant Manager

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations in Lenoir, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a background in the Food & Beverage or Automotive industries and demonstrate leadership skills to ensure efficient production processes.

Responsibilities include managing plant operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A minimum of 5 years in a similar role and an Associate’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in plant management within food and beverage or automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations is a plus.
• Proven experience in process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of plant operations including production and quality control.
• Manage and develop a team of supervisors and staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)

Communication

Data Analysis

Plant Management Software

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

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Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food & Beverage or Automotive production, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in quality and safety. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, managing staff, and optimizing operations to meet our company goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality control, maintenance, and shipping.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and staff to achieve operational goals while fostering a positive work environment.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards, implementing best practices for workplace safety and employee training.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality in production processes, implementing quality control measures and addressing any quality issues that arise.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials and efficient distribution of products.

Required Skills

• 5-10+ years of experience in plant management or similar roles within the food and beverage industry, automotive industry, or similar rigorous production.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations is a plus but not required.
• Proven experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Proficient in plant management software and Microsoft Office Suite; SAP is a plus.
• Ability to comply with and enforce aseptic practices and cleanroom behavior.
• Ability to lead a team to manufacture product in a compliant manner employing accuracy and efficiency.
• Be able to communicate timely and effectively with both senior management and employees.
• Ability to hold employees accountable for accurate, complete, and timely task execution.
• Must display sound judgment, ability to seek guidance, and provide clear directions.
• Strong analytical, listening, verbal/written communication, achieve accuracy without being rushed, efficient time-management, problem-solving, attention to detail, prioritization, organization, interpersonal, computer and conflict management skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division).

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree required, or a combination of experience and education may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred.

Other requirements

• Two (2) years of previous leadership experience preferred.
• Five (5) years manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical, food, automotive or chemical or other cGMP industries required.