Director Production / Produktionsleiter (m/w/d) - Pharma

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly,

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Lohmann Animal Health GmbH – a global leader specializing in the production of poultry vaccines – has been part of Elanco since 2014. With our innovative products and services, we strive to take responsibility for the community and enrich the lives of both people and animals. Our vaccines are exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. With more than 180 employees and a long-standing company history, Lohmann Animal Health GmbH offers an exciting, international, and impactful working environment.

We are currently looking for a Director Production / Produktionsleiter (m/w/d) - Pharma.

As a Production Director/Produktionsleiter, you will be a part of our production team. In this role you’ll be responsible for managing the production department in our manufacturing site in Cuxhaven.

Responsibilities

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Direct management of Process Team Leaders: Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly, their respective teams in vaccine production
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Member of the site management team: Collaborate closely and trustfully with site leadership and cross-functional departments, co-shaping and executing the overall production strategy
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Strategic development of production processes: Initiate and implement improvement projects focused on operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation
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Ensure compliance with all GMP standards and regulatory requirements across the entire area of responsibility
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Responsible for capacity and resource planning, ongoing analysis and optimization of key process indicators (e.g., productivity, quality, cost)
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Review and approval of batch documentation, with overall responsibility for manufacturing instructions and SOPs
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Promote a high-performance, appreciative corporate culture and advance leadership capabilities of the Process Team Leaders in areas such as teamwork, feedback, and collaboration
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Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, e.g., Quality , Engineering

University degree (MSc or equivalent) in biology, (bio-)process engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering sciences, or a comparable field
Min. 7 years of experience in a strategic leadership role, ideally with direct management of other leaders (e.g., team leads/department heads) in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector
Strong knowledge of vaccine production and regulatory requirements (GMP)
Proven skills in stakeholder and change management, including introduction of improvement initiatives and digitalization projects
Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written
Outstanding leadership competencies: strategic mindset, passion for people management, empathy, assertiveness, and role model behavior
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a solution-oriented, structured approach