PRODUCTION MANAGER - WEEKENDS

Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and medical technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. We are part of Fresenius SE, a health care group with more than 100 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and life sciences. Our employees – more than 30,000 worldwide – develop and deliver injectable pharmaceuticals and infusion systems; blood collection, transfusion and cell technologies; and essential nutrients for parenteral nutrition. Whether you work for us, buy from us, partner with us, or invest in us, you will come to know that caring is at the core of everything we do. Our purpose is to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients, and to find answers to the challenges they face every day. Job Summary Manager, Production, responsible for implementation of aseptic filling lines as well as the overall management, direction and coordination of production personnel and processes. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to; formulation, component preparation, aseptic filling, capping and lyophilization. Responsibilities Oversees the scheduling, incoming quality control, production operations, quality assurance, engineering, maintenance, equipment validation, training, investigations of non-conformities, laboratory testing contacts, and product release. Works closely with Validations management, Technology Center, other support departments during implementation process of new equipment With the supervisors reporting to this position, as well as the support departments throughout the plant, the production manager must establish goals for each aspect of the operation, and then develop and implement efficient methods and processes to meet those goals. Methods and processes will have to both achieve production goals and comply with FDA regulations and plant standard operating procedures. Coach, train and develop the team to improve their skills, teamwork, and ability to make industry leading, highest quality injectable pharmaceutical products. Understand the technical aspects of your production operation and troubleshoot equipment, process flow, and product issues. Develop key performance indicators and measure production results to identify ways to improve product quality, process deviation, scrap rates, labor utilization, regulatory compliance and product yields to reduce bottlenecks and work-in-progress and ensure timely production and resource allocation. Become involved in quality initiatives through recording and documenting production results, as well as reviewing and approving process changes. All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities. REQUIREMENTS This is a multidimensional role that requires candidates with strong leadership skills, technical aptitude, and desire to work in a fast-paces, cutting-edge pharmaceutical plant that continues to expand. Project leadership skills required Experience with implementing new production lines a plus A history of progressive leadership positions in an FDA regulated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment Previous experience in Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing a plus Strong Communication skills Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or engineering discipline role Additional Information We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.