Production Manager

• →Provide overall leadership and management of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• →Provide direct supervision and guidance to production leadership, including the Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Production and Senior Specialist, Pharmaceutical Production.
• →Coordinate production schedules with Sales and Operations to ensure manufacturing activities are completed according to established timelines and customer requirements.
• →Oversee day-to-day production activities while remaining capable of providing hands-on manufacturing support when necessary.
• →Perform or support production activities, including preparation, equipment setup, aseptic processing, and facility cleaning, as needed.
• →Ensure production personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned responsibilities.
• →Partner with production leadership to conduct group training sessions and address training needs.
• →Mentor and develop Pharmaceutical Operators for increased responsibility and future leadership opportunities.
• →Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to production employees.
• →Review and approve operator work schedules, as applicable.
• →Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure production-floor documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• →Coordinate equipment maintenance and validation activities with Facilities and Engineering.
• →Write, review, and edit controlled documentation, including SOPs, batch records, reports, specifications, and policies.
• →Review and approve quality documentation, including Operational Deviation Reports, Non-Conforming Material Reports, Change Controls, and Problem Analysis and Corrective Action Reports, as applicable.
• →Participate in internal audits and support inspection-readiness activities.
• →Develop and maintain productive working relationships across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, and other departments.

Placement within the range will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.

• Bachelor's degree desired; Engineering or another technical degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related regulated manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of experience leading and developing supervisors.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical production practices.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing, cleanroom operations, and sterile manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn additional database applications.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.

• Ability to work within cleanroom and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments for extended periods.
• Ability to become qualified in proper aseptic gowning.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend and reach to access equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in close proximity to other employees within cleanroom environments.
• Near vision correctable to 20/20, including through corrective eyewear when necessary.
• This is an on-site position; remote work is not available.

• Previous leadership experience within pharmaceutical production or sterile manufacturing.
• Experience supervising production employees and frontline leaders.
• Experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom manufacturing operations.
• Experience reviewing or managing deviations, non-conforming materials, change controls, and corrective actions.
• Experience authoring or reviewing SOPs, batch records, reports, specifications, and other controlled documentation.
• Experience supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits.
• Experience coordinating equipment maintenance and validation activities.
• Demonstrated success developing employees and preparing individuals for increased responsibility or leadership positions.

• Leadership & Accountability
• Coaching & Employee Development
• Communication & Collaboration
• Planning & Prioritization
• Operational Excellence
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Talent Development
• Cross-Functional Leadership

• The opportunity to lead and influence Afton's pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Significant responsibility for developing production employees and future frontline leaders.
• Increased exposure to production planning, quality systems, validation, engineering, and cross-functional business operations.
• Opportunities to influence operational effectiveness, training, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Continued leadership development and career growth within Afton Scientific.