Senior Director of Operations

Siegfried•Pennsville, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Pennsville has been part of the Siegfried family since 1928 and has around 180 employees. It is our drug substance manufacturing site for the US market and provides spray drying operations globally, with focus on pilot and commercial manufacturing of drug substances (APIs) and related. In the past months, we have undertaken significant projects and implemented strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking the full potential of the site. Within this context, we are currently looking to fill the position of Director of Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management of manufacturing at the site, playing a pivotal role in the transformative growth of our Pennsville facility. Success in this role will require adaptability, resilience, and the ability to navigate through a dynamic environment, given the recent changes and ongoing optimization efforts. If you are seeking a new career challenge and envision yourself as a team player who proactively takes initiative and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make a difference every day alongside your team, then you are the right personality for us. This is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to the success of a crucial site within our organization, where your leadership skills and strategic mindset will be instrumental in driving the site's success even in the face of evolving challenges.

Requirements

Engineering or Chemistry Degree
5+ years of experience in a similar leadership role in chemical synthesis type manufacturing preferably within the pharmaceutical or life science industries.
10+ years of work experience within the pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry.
A proven track record in applying structured problem solving approaches such as Lean and Six Sigma is key to support improvements and cultural change in the operational organization.
Proven ability to lead and manage by example, coach, and motivate employees, clearly communicate job requirements and effectively manage the performance of the assigned tasks, with a "hands-on" approach.
Ability to identify and analyze issues, providing solutions, and forward-thinking through solid problem-solving and a data based approach.
Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills with the ability to communicate and form relationships at all levels, from entry level to Executive Committee.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in managing a unionized team is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all plant operations are conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to promote the safety of the plant employees
Cooperate closely with development to design processes that fit the manufacturing capabilities and ensure that all new production processes are safe and in compliance with all relevant environmental regulations
Establish and drive a culture of "first time right" for all production activities
Lead all current and new production activities through supervision and delegation to ensure that all production requirements are met, till the conclusion of the campaign
Lead through management teams (shift supervisors and operations managers) a broad operations team with training, continuous improvement and operational excellence as key foundations
Collaborate closely with Compliance to implement all process validations, equipment qualifications, and rework/reprocessing activities as well as review and approve any deviations or investigations associated with production
Coach and develop teams to next levels and in turn ensure similar development of indirect reports. Define the succession plan for Operations.
Identify and implement process improvements to benchmark and then improve cycle time, capacity, yield, labor utilization, efficiencies, process reliability, and production costs
Coordinate all DEA activities to ensure that all CFR regulations are met. Manage implementation and adherence to all applicable DOT, IATA, IMO, SHE, DEA and cGMP regulations