Production Owner

CSL Plasma; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a Production Owner to act as the process SME for critical manufacturing processes, ensuring CQAs, CPPs, and regulatory commitments are understood, controlled, and documented. You will monitor performance, standardize methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a robust control strategy.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, operator training, inspection readiness, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, aligned with CSL values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lean six sigma or equivalent certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the process SME for assigned manufacturing processes, focusing on CQAs, CPPs, and regulatory commitments.
• Monitor process performance using data and summarize performance into dashboards and visual tools.
• Own and maintain SOPs and batch records; standardize best-demonstrated methods.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to maintain an effective control plan.
• Promote CI initiatives and sustain improvements to safety, quality, and supply reliability.
• Support regulatory inspections and provide clear explanations of process design and performance history.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance within CSL Behring's safety program and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Process ownership

Data analysis

Documentation & SOPs

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

The Production Owner serves as the process subject matter expert, accountable for ensuring manufacturing processes are well-understood, controlled, documented, and executed in a consistent and compliant manner. The role focuses on identifying what is critical to the process, including critical quality attributes, process parameters, and regulatory commitments, to ensure reliable product quality and uninterrupted supply to patients. This position monitors and analyzes process performance using data, ensures best-demonstrated methods are documented, standardized, and sustained, and collaborates cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to maintain effective control strategies. The Production Owner supports continuous improvement, operator training and capability development, inspection readiness, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of operational excellence aligned with CSL values.

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & ExpertiseServe as the process subject matter expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing processes.Demonstrate deep understanding of critical quality attributes (CQAs), critical process parameters (CPPs), and process elements tied to regulatory filings.Understand what aspects of process outputs are critical to internal customers and downstream operations.
• Process Monitoring & Performance ManagementMonitor process performance using data, including key input, process, and output measures.Review data collected by operators and summarize performance into dashboards and visual management tools.Ensure process performance data is charted, posted, and routinely reviewed in the work area.
• Documentation Ownership & StandardizationEnsure the manufacturing process is fully documented, used as written, and routinely updated.Own and maintain SOPs and batch records for process operations.Champion identification and implementation of best-demonstrated process methods, with emphasis on standardizing critical steps to protect quality and ensure reliable supply.Update process documentation promptly when changes occur and ensure it is consistently referenced during execution.
• Control Strategy & Process DisciplineCollaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities & Engineering (local and global) to ensure an effective process control plan is established and maintained.Ensure operators understand:How the process should operateHow to detect early signs of disturbance or failureWhat actions to take per defined response plans
• Continuous Improvement & SustainabilityEnsure improvements identified through CI projects, investigations, or initiatives are embedded, documented, and sustained in the process.Identify opportunities to reduce variability, waste, and non-value-added activities. Collaborate with CI Specialists to escalation identified areas for improvement.Support implementation of improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and supply reliability.
• Regulatory & Inspection SupportAct as Process SME during internal and external regulatory inspections and audits.Clearly explain process design, controls, documentation, and performance history to auditors and regulators.
• Safety & ComplianceComply with CSL Behring's Safety Program, Health and Safety mandates, and OSHA requirements.Ensure safety considerations are integrated into process execution, standardization, and improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree in in Science or Engineering or equivalent degree may be considered dependent upon experience.
• Experience 3+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and compliance.
• Audit and Investigation Skills, Report Writing Skills.
• Strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal skills are required.
• Lean six sigma or equivalent certifications a plus.

Competencies

• Drives Results
• Manages Complexity
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Operational & Manufacturing Acumen Change Management & Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data sets and reporting outcomes to multiple levels

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $101,000 - $120,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity. Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.