Director of Manufacturing

OverviewThis Director of Manufacturing role balances the urgency of daily first shift operations with the pursuit of long-term goals while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. The individual must have the ability to coordinate work between functions to ensure alignment with overall department vision and promote urgency, ownership, and accountability across the organization.ResponsibilitiesManages the execution of first shift manufacturing to meet quality, client, and financial objectives.Responsible for overseeing the finite scheduling of aseptic formulation and filling operations to ensure timely batch preparation and filling in alignment with production plans, quality standards, and manufacturing priorities.Partner with Quality and Operational Excellence manufacturing management team to ensure consistent product quality; drive efforts to create a right-first time (RFT) culture, reduce and eliminate human errors, manage deviations to ensure true root cause is identified and on time closure is achieved and continuously improve operational performance.Assures cGMP compliance with regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.).Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, leveraging data-driven insights and Operational Excellence methodologies.Develop, implement, and maintain KPIs aligned with site objectives to measure and monitor manufacturing performance across key areas including productivity, yield, utilization, cycle times, compliance, and cost efficiency. Regularly review and refine KPI metrics to reflect changes in business needs and operational priorities.Balances team and individual responsibilities and exhibits objectivity and openness to others/' views.Assure cGMP compliance with regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.).Experience and Qualifications8 to 10 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment with specific involvement with Operations, Quality and Compliance ManagementExperience in a Lean, Six Sigma or similar Operational Excellence systemSeniorities and EmploymentSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management, Manufacturing, and Project ManagementIndustries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology ResearchReferral note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Get notified when a new job is posted.Pittsfield, MA $70,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week agoChatham, NY $90,400.00-$101,700.00 8 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08