What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at KDS Strategic Search Group?
As the Sr. Manager, Compounding Operations, you will lead a team that is responsible for meeting and maintaining productivity and quality standards within our compounding labs. You will lead a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility that requires an experienced operational leader to build and grow the team. You will be key in leading daily operations, driving continuous improvement, and increasing building capacity within the labs to meet growing demands.This role is based in New Albany, OH, and will report to the Director of Compounding Production.
You Will :
Build and drive a culture of safety within the compounding labs
Manage and lead daily operations in the compounding labs, ensuring technician teams are operating to the production schedule.
Identify and communicate reasons for production concerns / misses / issues, developing corrective actions to prevent further production delays
Develop policies and procedures to help build process standardization across network
Lead a team of compounding managers, leads, and pharmacy techs in both hazardous and non-hazardous non-sterile and sterile compounding
Develop and deliver key KPIs to meet capacity and demand
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce cost
Lead labor planning for the department
Consistently maintain all productivity and quality standards
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to drive innovation, productivity, and capacity.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
You Have :
8-10 years of operational leadership in the pharmaceutical industry and / or relevant experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Cross-functional team leadership, partnering with Quality, Compliance, R&D, etc. Works well with a team and independently.
Working knowledge of lean leadership tools and practices (Six Sigma, 5S, etc)
Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of USP 797, 800, and / or cGMP
Physical exertion is required. Including, but not limited to, walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or relevant experience
Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights) :
Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee discounts
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
Offsite team retreats
