Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Antech

1d•$113,000 - $126,000

About The Position

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. The Target Pay Range for this position is $113,000 - $126,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget Job Purpose/Overview The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for driving and supporting veterinary diagnostic product supply and strategic priorities of the veterinary diagnostics business unit. This position provides oversight of daily production and warehouse operations including production planning and scheduling, manufacturing, inventory management, shipping, facility management, and equipment qualification in a regulated environment. The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations manages the production team responsible for the execution of these activities and reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business needs related to these functional areas. In addition, this position leads and provides support for business initiatives such as new product introductions, capital projects, and production scale-up. This position serves a pivotal role as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders for the management of the manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Requirements

MS degree in Biological Science or Biochemistry/Immunology
Minimum 10 years’ experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Project Management experience
Must have good understanding of diagnostic product manufacturing and operations
Experience with quality systems for diagnostic products (or other related, regulated manufacturing operations).
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies including audits, import/export, post-market surveillance, permitting, etc.
Ability to think strategically to align and identify needs with incoming portfolio opportunities.
Flexibility to be able to work in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for timely documentation, presentation, and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team-based environment.
Strong commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Understanding basic immunoassay development is desirable.
Experience in product licensure with USDA-CVB for veterinary diagnostics is desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall operational execution including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, manufacturing, warehouse, and facility operations with a focus on quality, availability, inventory controls/system and manufacturing costs.
Lead and drive the successful execution of Operational, Manufacturing and Quality initiatives in conjunction with strategic business plans.
Provide regular project status information to team members, including preparing project plans, scheduling and attending required meetings, and following up on action items.
Develop and implement effective and strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes.
Develop or assist in the development of work plans and task sequencing.
Develop or assist in the development of training materials and training records for staff
Serve as a resource for internal team members for expedited problem identification and resolution, provision of project-specific updates, and team interactions and deadlines.
Maintain all relevant documentation and communications to support goals.
Manage resources and prioritize responsibilities as aligned with business needs to include running the business activities, project support, and continuous improvement activities.
Creation of processes for operational efficiencies including planning and MRP control systems.
Core team member in product development, facilitating communications between various stakeholders including but not limited to providing feedback for raw material procurement, product costings, quality system and regulatory requirements.
Involvement with product costing and site budgeting.