Job Description

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Location/Division Specific Information
Greenville, NC - Pharmaceutical Services Group - Steriles

How will you make an impact

The Operations Manager leads administratively and technically the compounding/dispensing/filling operations of the Sterile Production Operations. Ensure established GMP\'s and all other requirements of Thermo Fisher Scientific and Quality systems are met. Coordinates and schedules filling activities and budgeted production volumes and goals are met. Ensures appropriate training standards for the operations are established and personnel is trained appropriately. Ensures the lowest possible cost of goods in compliance with existing rules and regulatory requirements.

What will you do

This position is responsible for the day to day operation of one Sterile manufacturing and filling lines including three Freeze Dryers. Tasks include maintaining compliance status of area, assuring schedules are established/maintained and perform ethnical oversight to ongoing operations and troubleshooting.

Lead filling operations by directing the production activities daily. Ensures scheduled activities are performed as planned.

Ensure GMP compliance and meets requirements of Thermo Fisher quality systems.
Ensure production efficiencies are monitored and action taken to lower variable standard costs.
Manage the administrative aspects of the group by ensuring the preparation of performance plans, job descriptions, and conducting employee performance reviews. This also includes hiring, rewarding, and disciplining staff as required; providing direction for professional development; maintaining an environment that fosters teamwork; and assigning responsibility and accountability at proper levels.
Prepare expense and headcount budgets. Ensure budget targets are met while providing production operations with adequate resources to meet customer demands.
Support the company\xe2\x80\x99s safety program to improve safety awareness and provide a safe work environment.
Manage filling operations by directing the production activities daily. Ensures scheduled activities are performed as planned.
Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
Technical and operational knowledge of Aseptic processing operations demands ability associated with balancing multiple ongoing activities corresponding prioritization of tasks. The position is the key interaction with customers in the commercial operation of the described lines. Position must also be capable of handling customer and regulatory interactions

How will you get here
Education

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy or related science is required.
Experience

5+ years of operations experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry is preferred
Equivalent combinations of education, training and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Technical and operational knowledge in pharmaceutical or medical devices environment, preferable.
Attention to detail and organizational skills. Self-starter, mature, independent and dependable
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Able to identify and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiencies in the operations.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Effective and strategical verbal/written communication skills at all levels.
High level of social skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the customers; including tact to handle critical matters
Ability to motivate, energize, and retain key staff by direct interactions with supervisors and staff.
Ability to handle and lead professional staff in order to achieve goals, evaluate and resolve complex technical problems
Ability to delegate tasks to a group of people
Language preferred - English

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