Plant Manager

Bimeda•San Angelo, TX

26d

About The Position

The Plant Manager for Biologicals is responsible for the overall leadership, operational excellence, and strategic direction of the manufacturing site. The role ensures the safe, compliant, cost-effective, and efficient production of biological products in alignment with USDA regulatory standards, corporate strategy, and financial targets. The Plant Manager leads site strategy and operations, oversees end-to-end manufacturing, and maintains equipment reliability, facility readiness, and technical capability. The role supports process robustness, validation, technology transfers, and new product introductions, while partnering with Quality leadership to maintain regulatory inspection readiness and resolve quality issues. The position has full site P&L ownership and leads capital planning, budgeting, cost optimization, and resource allocation. It also develops and inspires cross-functional teams, represents the site to corporate executives and external stakeholders, and ensures effective EHS, biosafety, risk management, and business continuity programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing.
7+ years in leadership roles with operational accountability.
Proven experience in sterile biologics manufacturing.
Experience with regulatory inspections and quality standards.
Demonstrated P&L management experience.
Proven track record in vaccine, biologics, or sterile manufacturing operations.
Ability to function effectively under pressure and maintain self-control.
Ability to manage complexity, time, and resources effectively.
Critical thinking and the ability to draw pertinent conclusions and support final decisions.
Ability and desire to collaborate and work cooperatively with others on a team.
Results orientation, including setting challenging goals and meeting or exceeding them.
Thoroughness and attention to detail, including ensuring work and information are complete and accurate and following up on commitments.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute site strategy aligned with global biological business objectives and future portfolio and technology needs.
Drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.
Lead capacity planning and long-term investment strategy to meet supply commitments.
Oversee end-to-end manufacturing, including upstream, downstream, fill/finish, and packaging.
Maintain equipment reliability, facility readiness, and technical capability.
Champion process robustness, validation, and technology transfers through KPI use.
Support technology transfers, new product introductions, and collaboration with R&D and the commercial team.
Promote a strong quality culture focused on compliance and data integrity.
Partner with Quality leadership to ensure audit readiness and successful regulatory inspections.
Ensure timely resolution of deviations and effective implementation and verification of CAPAs and other quality actions.
Ensure compliance with USDA regulatory requirements and maintain constant inspection readiness.
Provide full P&L ownership for the site.
Lead capital investment planning for facility upgrades, expansions, and new technologies.
Manage the site budget, capital expenditure, and cost optimization initiatives.
Optimize resource allocation, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing cross-functional team.
Build succession plans and talent development strategies to maintain strong employee engagement.
Represent the site to corporate executives, regulators, partners, and local authorities.
Represent the site in global network forums and strategic decision-making bodies.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Promote a zero-injury safety culture.
Oversee risk management programs, biosafety controls, and emergency preparedness for business continuity and risk mitigation.