Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your Role

This position functions as a member of the site leadership team and sets direction and priorities for the manufacturing organization. The manufacturing organization consists of bulk manufacturing, filling, inspection and packaging operations, technical support (MSAT) and validation.  Interacts with other departments to prioritize activities which impact production and site compliance. Implements, maintains and supports all corporate policies and procedures. Communicates effectively with staff to share operational and company information. Maintains operation and facility in a full state of compliance by following all relevant Federal, State and local laws and regulations for cGMP, OSHA, EPA and other applicable regulatory requirements. Continuously improves the product quality and operations by reducing waste, costs, and cycle time.

 

Major Position Activities & Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic decision making on manufacturing and technical operation related matters

• Actively participate at the Joint Steering Committee meetings with clients

• Conduct long range capacity planning to identify bottlenecks and develop mitigating strategies

• Maintain high level of profitability while controlling labor, waste, and overhead costs.

• Ensure a safe working environment for all departmental/site employees.

• Ensure the effective utilization of resources including personnel, equipment, and materials. Has hiring authority for the area of responsibility. Manage headcount and compensation planning. Make promotional, performance, merit, and other reward/incentive related requests/recommendations.

• Responsible for the development of personnel via training, reviewing work performance, coaching and feedback. Proactively resolves employee relations and disciplinary issues.

• Develop, communicate, and implement departmental policies.

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Scope:

• Responsible for planning, developing, budgeting, and controlling costs within approved budget for

Manufacturing Department – including bulk manufacturing, filling operations, inspection and packaging operations, technical support (MSAT) and validation.

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Science or Engineering or equivalant experience. Advanced degree preferredAt least 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech operations experience with increasing managerial responsibilities.

Aseptic/sterile processing or filling experience required, drug substance processing experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Profit center and/or cost center experience preferred.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Ability to effectively manage change and promote continuous improvement.

• Ability to communicate and motivate a diverse workforce and work effectively at all levels in the organization. Ability to effectively interact with business partners and outside vendors.

• Skilled in problem solving techniques including the ability to work closely with peers and other departments to identify and solve complex technical, product, and production related issues.

• Ability to use personal computers and modern software programs found in a professional business setting.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

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