Director of Production Operations

We are partnered with an outstanding client who are looking to bring on a Director of Production Operations to their team! They are located in the Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico area. They are a global full service CDMO who are going through a multi-million dollar facility upgrade at the moment. With this opportunity comes the benefit of career progression, competitive salary, and benefits package.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee budget and performance objectives, including scheduling, hiring, timecard management, performance evaluations, and terminations.
• Supervise staff and production operations related to equipment preparation, component handling, and the sterile filling process.
• Review and approve discrepancy reports to facilitate product release.
• Lead, attend, and participate in meetings impacting product release and schedule planning.
• Work on projects focused on analyzing and improving manufacturing processes, including writing SOPs and project documentation.
• Ensure proper training of staff and maintain accurate training records.
• Direct and oversee activities related to area cleanliness, cleanroom sanitation, sterilization of filling equipment, preparation of vials and ampoules, and completion of sterile filling.
• Ensure staff adherence to safety protocols and compliance with cGMP standards.
• Manage the training and development of supervisory personnel.
• Interpret and enforce SOP compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date training records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of direct experience in a bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• At least six (6) years of experience in a leadership role.
• An advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Science, or a related field is preferred.