Plant Manager

Bimeda; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, etc

401(k) plan for retirement savings

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, &

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bimeda seeks a Plant Manager for Biologicals to lead the manufacturing site with a focus on safety, compliance, and cost efficiency. You will drive strategic decisions, oversee end-to-end production, and partner with R&D and commercial teams to align with corporate objectives.

The role requires deep experience in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven capability in regulatory inspections. A commitment to quality culture and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing.
• 7+ years in leadership roles with operational accountability.
• Proven experience in sterile biologics manufacturing.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and quality standards.
• Demonstrated P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the manufacturing site.
• Develop and execute site strategy aligned with global biological objectives.
• Drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead capacity planning and long-term investment strategy to meet supply commitments.
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing (upstream, downstream, fill/finish, packaging).
• Maintain equipment reliability, facility readiness, and technical capability.
• Promote process robustness, validation and technology transfers with KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with USDA requirements and audit readiness.
• Lead capital investment planning, budgeting, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing cross-functional team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Operational Excellence

Digital Transformation

Capacity Planning

Quality & Compliance

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred

Job description

Role Summary

The Plant Manager for Biologicals is responsible for the overall leadership, operational excellence, and strategic direction of the manufacturing site. This role will ensure the safe, compliant, cost‑effective and efficient production of biological products in alignment with USDA regulatory standards, corporate strategy, and financial targets.

Key Role Specific Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Develop and execute site strategy aligned with global biological business objectives and ensuring the site’s capabilities evolve to meet future portfolio and technology needs
• Drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement
• Lead capacity planning and long-term investment strategy to ensure supply commitments are met
• Manufacturing & Technical Operations
• Oversee end‑to‑end manufacturing (upstream, downstream, fill/finish, packaging)
• Maintain a high level of equipment reliability, facility readiness, and technical capability
• Champion process robustness, validation and technology transfers through the use of KPI’s
• Support technology transfers, new product introductions, and collaborations with R&D and the commercial team
• Quality & Compliance
• Promote a strong quality culture of compliance and data integrity
• Partner closely with Quality leadership to ensure audit readiness and successful regulatory inspections
• Ensure timely resolution of deviations, CAPAs, and quality issues are effectively implemented and verified
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulatory requirements, allowing the site to be operated at a constant state of inspection readiness
• Financial & Business Management
• Provide full P&L ownership for the site
• Lead capital investment planning for facility upgrades, expansions, and new technologies
• Manage site budget, capital expenditure, and cost optimization initiatives
• Optimize resource allocation, productivity, and operational efficiency
• People & Culture
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing, cross‑functional team
• Build succession plans and talent development strategies to maintain strong employee engagement
• Stakeholder & External Engagement
• Act as the primary site representative to corporate executives, regulators, partners, and local authorities
• Represent the site in global network forums and strategic decision‑making bodies
• EHS & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Promote a zero‑injury safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS regulations
• Oversee risk management programs, biosafety controls, and emergency preparedness for business continuity and risk mitigation planning

Competencies Required for the Role

COMPLEXITY/STRESS MANAGEMENT/TIME MANAGEMENT - The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation. Cuts through complexity to focus on core issues; ability to manage time smartly; manages resources soundly.

CRITICAL THINKING – is the ability to be thoughtful and draw pertinent conclusions after a discussion or meeting; can eventually support the final outcomes and decisions.

FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - The ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.

RESULTS ORIENTED – The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own department’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED – Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing.
• 7+ years in leadership roles with operational accountability.
• Proven experience in sterile biologics manufacturing.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and quality standards.
• Demonstrated P&L management experience.
• Proven track record in vaccine, biologics, or sterile manufacturing operations.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science‑driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state‑of‑the‑art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever‑evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water‑soluble powders, pastes and non‑sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda‑branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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