Senior Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Argenta Global•Fort Dodge, IA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

At Argenta, we're more than a company - we're a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it. Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. We're in a unique position. We are the world's only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. Our uniqueness means: We are ambitious, growing and building a 'one team' culture, guided by our values. We are team players; We are doers; We are customer-centric; We are innovators. We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best "paw" forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better. With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let's Make It Happen, Together. TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. Argenta, Fort Dodge is currently looking to fill a Senior Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role at our Fort Dodge, IA location. The Senior Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing position is an opportunity for motivated, driven individuals to showcase their ability to multitask and work as a team. The Senior Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing adds value through the following responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science field (such as chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.), or combination of education and experience
Seven plus years of experience in Manufacturing operations leadership
Must be skilled technical writer and have attention to detail when reviewing technical documents
Possesses a strong understanding of GMP regulations
Solid business acumen, management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Requires excellent technical written, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with internal and external customers
Leadership skills with the ability to delegate, motivate and inspire team members.
Great understanding of production scheduling
Root cause analysis and strong problem-solving ability
Able to operate at a high level of proficiency
Able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Able to follow written directions of batch records, protocols, company policies, good manufacturing practices, and SOP's
Present clear and concise information to stakeholders

Responsibilities

Creates a culture of continuous improvement for processes, systems, training and people
Write and edit technical documents including Investigation reports, SOPs, and audit responses
Works with General Manager to establish and implement KPI's for the manufacturing team and ensures the team meet or exceeds targets with an emphasis on efficiency, accurate costs and resource utilization
Collaborates with Procurement and Planning to ensure production schedule is accurate and there is timely inventory of raw materials for the purpose of ensuring schedule is met within budget and full utilization of people resources
Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Works with MSAT and Site Manager to develop CapEx projects and continuous improvements to site
Provides robust analysis and reporting of key manufacturing metrics
Provide strong leadership in developing production operations talent, ensuring the team's high performance and productivity levels
Models and instils a commitment to company values, creates and promotes a positive work environment and fosters teamwork across site
Provides leadership, coordination and coaching to the team including completing performance assessments, managing attendance and disciplinary issues as appropriate. Motivate and support employees, provide expert knowledge and guidance

Benefits

We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.
At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day.
That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth.

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