Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are:
At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented and diverse workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.
Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
Role Overview:
The Production Manager will be responsible for the operational activities of the Devens, MA manufacturing site. The incumbent will be accountable for ensuring safe operations and delivering on operational KPIs as well as meeting overall revenue goals. The production manager will oversee the production process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of products. This role involves managing the production team, overseeing training and development, coordinating with other departments, and implementing strategies to optimize production operations to drive the team toward operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities:
- Partner with EHS team to create and maintain an empowered safety culture focused on maintaining a safe working environment, achieving safety KPIs, adherence to safety procedures, and routine auditing.
- Ensure process safety hazards are identified in Process Hazard Reviews (PHRs) and resources are assigned to mitigation actions.
- Lead investigations, CAPAs, and change controls and ensure resources are assigned to implement changes effectively.
- Conduct regular facility assessments and participate in internal and external audits, addressing any findings promptly.
- Develop and implement standard operation procedures and batch records for cGMP manufacturing to ensure manufacturing processes are compliant to cGMP, FDA, and DEA regulations. Implements performance driven culture to ensure all procedures are adhered to consistently.
- Collaborates with Quality team to achieve quality KPIs including right the first time, reduction of cost of poor quality, and closing quality system documents on time.
- Responsible for driving, delivering, and tracking the workload to achieve overall production KPIs including OTIF, OEE, schedule adherence, and maintaining production costs.
- Collaborate with finance, quality, maintenance, facilities, and supply chain to obtain schedule adherence and budget monthly.
- Support successful implementation of ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) and ensure realization of operational efficiencies through elimination of manual work and streamlined workflows/processes.
- Collaborate on continuous process improvement opportunities working with various functions to enhance safety, improve quality, and optimize equipment uptime.
- Streamline production, maintenance, QC, and QA activities in the plant to achieve world class OEE performance.
- Establish annual goals, identify development needs, create stretch opportunities, and intentional focus on succession planning.
- Develop and mentor shift supervisors to lead and manage every shift consistently to meet or exceed production schedule.
- Provides prompt, appropriate feedback to team members, both positive and constructive, in a continuing effort to develop employees to their full potential. Works with staff on professional development objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
- BS in Chemical Engineering or relevant experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical materials or specialty chemical manufacturing industry in engineering/operational roles.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of supervisory/managerial experience in results driven organization
- Must have strong leadership capabilities to manage performance and create a culture where safety, quality, and teamwork are foundational.
- Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing techniques
- Manufacturing experience in a batch and/or continuous batch chemical process or pilot plant operation
- Excellent analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Must have a track record of results
- Must be able to lead large teams 24/7.
- Organizational and time management skills.
Our Commitment:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & Wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
- Financial Wellness: Comprehensive total compensation package that includes competitive base salary, Defined Contribution Pension program, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and attractive 401(k) Plan with company match.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
- Inclusive Culture: At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
How to Apply:
At Veranova, we are on a misson to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit www.veranova.com to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise.
We value a range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed.
If you are a veteran, first responder, or in the process of transitioning from service member to civilian life, we encourage you to apply. Your experience brings invaluable skills and insights that can contribute to our team.
For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to talentacquisition@veranova.com in order to confirm your request for an accommodation. Please include the job number, title, and location of role. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Veranova employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Additional Information:
Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
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