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Degree in Engineering/technical field or equivalent experience required. * Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental and safety programs aligned with strict organizational goals. * Strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate for multiple organizational levels. * Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal, and prioritization skills. * Demonstrated team-building ability and skill in facilitating action plans. * Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office. * Comfortable working across all levels of a manufacturing environment., * Minimum three years chemical or pharmaceutical experience. * Minimum two years demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, and/or maintenance management. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to the appropriate audience * Good interpersonal skills, planning, organization and prioritizing are essential. * Team building skills, along with the ability to facilitate action plans. * Must have knowledge of computer systems and software applications (SAP), including Microsoft Office applications. * Ability to work well at all levels within the organization, comfortable in a manufacturing environment * Ability to communicate influence and coach employees at all levels in the organization. * Must have experience in accessing, developing, implementing, and maintaining necessary environment programs and initiatives to promote and achieve strict safety/environmental goals, standards, and objectives., * The role requires mobility throughout production areas, including the ability to climb stairs and ladders, perform inspections, and lift up to 40 lbs. ## Description * Lead daily activities across Fermentation, Purification, and Aseptic processes to meet production schedules and ensure schedule adherence. * Coordinate production changes and preventative maintenance activities with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams. * Ensure all process equipment and controls undergo necessary preventative and process checks in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements. * Oversee small capital and improvement projects, including contractor activities. * Quality & Compliance * Submit, investigate, and approve deviation investigations and change controls. * Maintain classified environment integrity by ensuring proper equipment, training, and procedures within biological, chemical, and aseptic production areas. * Ensure all personnel in API areas are properly trained and qualified through required SOPs/modules. * Safety & Environmental Stewardship * Ensure all work complies with ES&H guidelines, site safety policies, and regulatory requirements. * Promote and maintain high environmental, health, and safety standards throughout manufacturing areas. * People Leadership * Lead and mentor the manufacturing operations team, fostering collaboration across departments. * Coach direct reports and support shifts leads in hiring, performance management, and professional development. * Oversee performance reviews, incentive reviews, and development planning for staff and indirect reports. * Manage area staffing, overtime, shift alignment, and vacation schedules to meet business needs. * Financial & Resource Management * Provide input for capital budgeting and CapEx projects. * Conduct preliminary budget forecasting, scheduling, and review for API production areas. * Manage expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets. ## Related Videos - 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