Manager Production

Fresenius Kabi USA • Melrose Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for implementation of aseptic filling lines as well as the overall management, direction and coordination of production personnel and processes. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to; formulation, component preparation, aseptic filling, capping and lyophilization. Fresenius Kabi (www.CaringForLife.us) is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients – and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life. Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or relevant experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience
• At least three (3) years of progressive leadership roles
• Strong leadership skills
• Technical aptitude
• Desire to work in a fast-paces, cutting-edge pharmaceutical plant that continues to expand
• Project leadership skills required
• Strong Communication skills
• A history of progressive leadership positions in an FDA regulated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or Life Science Degree preferred
• Supervisory experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Previous experience in Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing a plus
• Experience with implementing new production lines a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees the scheduling, incoming quality control, production operations, quality assurance, engineering, maintenance, equipment validation, training, investigations of non-conformities, laboratory testing contacts, and product release.
• Works closely with Validations management, Technology Center, other support departments during implementation process of new equipment
• With the supervisors reporting to this position, as well as the support departments throughout the plant, the production manager must establish goals for each aspect of the operation, and then develop and implement efficient methods and processes to meet those goals.
• Methods and processes will have to both achieve production goals and comply with FDA regulations and plant standard operating procedures.
• Coach, train and develop the team to improve their skills, teamwork, and ability to make industry leading, highest quality injectable pharmaceutical products.
• Understand the technical aspects of your production operation and troubleshoot equipment, process flow, and product issues.
• Develop key performance indicators and measure production results to identify ways to improve product quality, process deviation, scrap rates, labor utilization, regulatory compliance, and product yields to reduce bottlenecks and work-in-progress and ensure timely production and resource allocation.
• Become involved in quality initiatives through recording and documenting production results, as well as reviewing and approving process changes.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• employee assistance program
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability
• wellness program
• annual bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees