AVP, Plant Manager, Wilmington Biotech
AVP, Plant Manager, Wilmington Biotech
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Our companys Wilmington Biotech hi-potent biologics manufacturing facility a new state-of-the-art facility for potent drug substances (DS) and drug product (DP) products including Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) partnered closely with the Company Research & Development (R&D) Division to commercialize launch and supply new products with speed agility and innovation.
Role Description:
The AVP Plant Manager Wilmington Biotech is responsible for planning and directing all activities involved in the manufacture and supply of biologics drug substance drug product warehouse operations and analytical laboratory operations. Provides direction to the Site Leadership Team including direct and matrix reports on the development and delivery of site priorities and site culture. Sets strategy and direction to achieve all Manufacturing Financial Human Resources (HR) Quality Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Customer Service and other continuous improvement goals as set by Company leadership. Responsible for all activities on the plant site and to ensure the site is operated in line with relevant regulations. The Wilmington Biotech Plant Manager is also a member of the Global Biologics Operations leadership team responsible for delivering the OpU strategy.
Primary Activities:
Primary activities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for developing and executing a site strategy in line with the Company and Manufacturing Division strategies focusing on the areas of: Compliance Supply People and Cost.
- Through the Integrated Process Team (IPT) Lead/Operations lead is responsible for a number of complex manufacturing processes that involves production of drug substance and drug product. Ensures all customer service goals are achieved.
- Provides visible leadership communicates importance of strong EHS and Quality Compliance Culture across the site and establishes a strong compliance culture across the operations
- Through the Quality Lead and all site functions ensures the site is operated under current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements. Co-chairs the site Quality Council with the Site Quality Lead to monitor and improve operations through System Ownership and Quality Compliance Excellence.
- Through the Finance Lead and all site functions develops site financial capital plans and operational objectives in line with Company budget commitments. Monitors activities to ensure compliance with plans achievement of objectives and compliance with financial controls. Continuously works to improve and optimize financial performance.
- Takes leadership role in management of safety and environmental programs. Through the EHS Lead and all site functions is responsible for establishing safe and environmentally correct operational procedures and the safety of personnel. Ensures site teams are fully trained and procedures are in compliance with laws regulations and Company policies and guidelines.
- Through the HR Lead responsible for staffing of all positions ensuring compliance with HR policies and oversight of all training and labor relations activities. Through all Leadership personnel ensures ongoing employee development and recruitment to achieve business goals and support the Company.
- Through the Director of Supply Chain connects with upstream and downstream nodes and the regional planning hub to develop and modify production schedules to meet end-market demand and maintain appropriate inventory coverage.
- Represents the Wilmington Biotech site manufacturing for internal governance teams including Global Biologics Operations R&D Division regional teams to external agencies (Quality S&E Finance Supply and HR) and leads and sponsors initiatives as required.
- Partners Collaboratively with relevant leaders and key internal stakeholders (GSEC Quality Supply Chain Technical Operations) to advance the manufacturing site.
Requirements: Qualifications Skills and Working Conditions
- BS Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related field.
- 10-15 years of experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
- 8-10 years management experience.
- Knowledgeable of all aspects of manufacturing and plant operations demonstrated leadership and team building skills understanding of business practices labor relations as well as excellent communication skills.
- Innovative with strong focus and proven experience in delivering continuous improvement through Lean Production systems
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Change Management Change Management Chemical Engineering Cross-Cultural Awareness Customer Service Management Employee and Labor Relations Financial Performance Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Human Resources Policies Interpersonal Relationships Labour Relations Management Lean Process Improvements Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) Manufacturing Processes Operational Excellence People Leadership Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process Improvements Production Scheduling Quality Operations Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Requirements Results-Oriented Self Motivation Stakeholder Engagement 1 morePreferred Skills:
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Employment Type
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