Associate Director, Specialty Products Printing

Lonza•Greenwood, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads a multi-shift manufacturing operation focused on printing and finishing two-piece hard capsules, offering the opportunity to drive quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management.
Proven leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong ability to lead large, multi-skilled, multi-shift teams in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
Experience managing budgets, performance metrics, and operational improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and respond to changing situations.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is a plus.
Working knowledge or experience in a Print Department.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee a 24/7 multi-shift printing and finishing operation to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are achieved.
Monitor and improve key production metrics (daily, weekly, monthly) and implement process and product improvements.
Develop, coach, and mentor a large team, including Process Engineers and Shift Leaders, to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
Manage departmental budget, cost controls, and overtime to meet financial and operational targets.
Partner cross-functionally with support teams to ensure efficient plant operations and alignment with business goals.
Drive a strong safety culture by analyzing safety data and implementing programs to prevent incidents and lost time accidents.
Establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions to ensure consistency and compliance.