Manager, Production

Avet Pharmaceutical•East Brunswick Township, NJ

8h•$115,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Production is responsible for end-to-end execution of manufacturing operations across assigned areas and shifts, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently. This role acts as the primary owner of day-to-day manufacturing performance, leading supervisors and operators, resolving operational issues in real time, and ensuring consistent delivery against production targets. The Sr. Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and serves as the critical link between shop floor execution and site leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a technical, science or engineering field
Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceuticals
Minimum 3 years of production management experience required
Knowledge of all manufacturing equipment and processes
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and batch execution
Strong working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory expectations
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Effective communication and leadership skills
Skilled in working with all manufacturing quality personnel
Strong overall understanding of the generic pharmaceutical business
Ability to identify and develop a skilled workforce, including management development
Strong interpersonal; and communication skills
Minimum English proficiency requirements
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

Nice To Haves

Teamwork
Leadership
Responsibility
Adaptability and Initiative
decision making
Communication

Responsibilities

Own execution of daily and weekly production plans across all assigned manufacturing areas
Ensure achievement of output, yield, and schedule adherence targets
Proactively identify and resolve operational constraints impacting production
Drive accountability across shifts to ensure consistent performance
Provide direct leadership to production supervisors and indirectly to operators
Ensure effective shift handovers, communication, and escalation of issues
Maintain real-time visibility into production status and intervene as needed
Ensure proper line clearance, equipment readiness, and batch execution discipline
Monitor and drive key production KPIs (throughput, downtime, adherence, RFT)
Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
Escalate systemic issues to Sr. Director with data-driven insights
Reduce variability in execution across shifts and teams
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff
Manage staffing levels, shift coverage, and overtime planning
Drive accountability, engagement, and performance management
Support hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and development planning
Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Own accuracy and completeness of batch documentation
Lead initial response to deviations and support investigations
Ensure inspection readiness at the shop floor level
Enforce Environmental, Health & Safety policies and safe work practices
Ensure proper execution of safety procedures
Lead frontline incident response and reporting
Drive a culture of safety ownership across teams
Coordinate daily with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
Ensure rapid resolution of equipment, material, or quality issues
Support maintenance planning and execution to minimize downtime
Lead implementation of corrective actions from root cause investigations
Identify and execute opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput
Standardize best practices across shifts
Other duties as assigned