Manufacturing Manager

Lifecore Biomedical Inc•Chaska, MN
•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, incredible benefits, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities. In this critical leadership role, you will provide operational leadership for our aseptic filling operations, leading a team of production professionals through shift supervisors while ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient manufacture of high-quality products. This position is responsible for driving production performance, employee development, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance across the aseptic filling operation.

Requirements

  • BS in Life Sciences or Engineering or associate degree with equivalent experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or food industries
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in commercial cGMP manufacturing and knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.
  • In depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, experience in aseptic or sterile manufacturing preferred.
  • Experience participating in regulatory and customer site inspections.

Nice To Haves

  • aseptic or sterile manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Aseptic Manufacturing Supervisors and production personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Direct all aseptic filling activities, including personnel planning, equipment utilization, and production scheduling to ensure achievement of the production schedule.
  • Maintain overall responsibility for manufacturing execution and associated production documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GMP requirements.
  • Monitor and drive key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and workforce effectiveness.
  • Ensure manufacturing operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, company procedures, and aseptic processing best practices.
  • Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues, support investigations, and ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Assess current manufacturing systems, staffing models, and operational capabilities to support future growth and production forecasts.
  • Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing error potential, improving efficiency, and optimizing throughput.
  • Support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits by serving as a manufacturing subject matter expert.
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices to improve operational performance and scalability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
  • Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 4 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 5 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • Paid family leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution
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