Manager Processing

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

Oversees daily scheduling and activities within the various areas of processing to ensure deadlines (both schedule and project related) are being adhered to.

What will you do:

• Ensure department has the adequate resources to meet the master production schedule and planning is such that start times are honored (e.g. hiring of staff, shift structure, etc).
• Assist in daily scheduling via communication priorities, informing key staff of shipping dates, etc.
• Monitor daily production outputs (e.g. output quantity, etc.) and efficiencies.
• Monitor costs to ensure optimum operating while maintaining production costs.
• Complete projects assigned by Management within established timelines.
• Prepare quotations for existing products and future prospective clients.

• Develop and implement a succession plan and career path for all key individuals.
• Outline clearly key staff roles and expectations, as required.
• Develop training curriculum and provides annual performance reviews to Supervisors and Group Leaders.
• Ensure the necessary training is provided to the individuals such that they are able to excel in their position and to monitor the performance of those who require help or direction.
• Support cross training of individuals thus achieving a flexible work force, as required.
• Hire staff and administer performance improvement plans, up to and including termination when appropriate.

• Ensure excellent product quality as demonstrated in downward trend of Quality Investigation Reports/Quality Deviation Reports (QIR/QDRs) through more awareness to issues and expectations and excellent root cause identification and elimination.
• Offer options and suggestions for process, capacity, client services and staff morale improvements.
• Ensure responses to client, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety and QIR follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner, as required.
• Assist in investigating and resolving technical issues.
• Monitor processes to ensure efficient operation (e.g. yields).
• Instill a culture of professionalism and respect for co-workers, clients and the products with which we work.
• Promote a safe working environment, report potential hazards and ensure all direct reports follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Works with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures.

How will you get here?

Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Sciences or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years operations experience, in a pharmaceutical industry or other GMP environment.
Minimum 3 years previous supervisory experience.

Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Proven ability to coach and develop staff as well as the technical ability to coordinate departmental business activities. Full knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices requirements and pharmaceutical processing regulations. Strong leadership, team building and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills, including the ability to develop spreadsheets, presentations and report. All hires, promotions, or transfers to this role may require formal approval of qualifications by site and/or corporate QA against local regulatory requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance. Proficiency with the English language.

Physical Requirements:
Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company savings plan, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.