Senior Operations Manager
About The Position
Evergen is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine, headquartered in Alachua, Florida. The Senior Operations Manager oversees manufacturing processing activities and employees, ensuring production output, quality, and regulatory compliance while driving lean initiatives and operational performance. The role works with planning, engineering, quality, and other support functions to meet production and new product development goals. It includes responsibility for staff performance and development, cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and safety in assigned manufacturing areas. The position is onsite in Alachua, Florida, with 10% travel and an annual CIP bonus opportunity of up to $25,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field; additional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
- At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Project management skills.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
- Strategic planning skills.
- Ability to travel 10%.
- Ability to move or lift objects up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent stationary positioning (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays.
- Frequent fine manipulation using hands and fingers, such as typing, opening, writing, clicking, and paper sorting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Class III medical devices.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the performance of processing activities and employees, including production output, quality, regulatory compliance, lean initiatives, and assigned metrics.
- Participate in lean daily management and support relevant metrics and drivers for assigned areas.
- Drive plant performance and predictability by establishing, maintaining, and cultivating relevant KPIs, goals, and expectations.
- Oversee employees in the manufacturing environment and track and trend actions related to adherence to company policy and work procedures.
- Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure new product development goals are met.
- Coordinate with planning, engineering, quality, and other support functions to ensure production goals are met on time.
- Mentor direct staff, provide timely performance-management feedback, and oversee employees reporting under supervisory staff.
- Make recommendations concerning materials, processes, procedures, and equipment to improve cost efficiency and performance.
- Promote a continuous-improvement safety culture aimed at achieving zero incidents in assigned areas.
- Support problem-solving activities and effective corrective actions in assigned areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Holiday pay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Annual CIP bonus opportunity of up to $25,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
