Production Manager

• Full-time, permanent position
• Gulfport, Mississippi, USA
• Enjoy coastal living
  
  

Are you a seasoned Production Manager? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team of experienced professionals and work for a stable and quality-focused company?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

We’re Raise, and we’ve joined forces with our client, a world-leading manufacturer of liquid antacids. Their high volume capacity and superior quality control make them the first choice for discerning private-label brands. They offer state-of-the-art technology, unparalleled service, economical pricing, and a professional team that is dedicated to servicing over-the-counter and personal health needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the new Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for the efficient and effective operations of all production areas and achieving the manufacturing schedule in accordance with quality standards, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations to achieve daily production requirements in compliance with FDA, cGMP, OSHA and other policies and regulations.
• Troubleshoot production challenges, determine course of action, and implement the course of action.
• Develops and supervises improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinates assistance from support staff personnel (engineering, purchasing, etc.).
• Interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Provide constructive feedback and retraining as needed.
• Handles discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Analyze production requirements.
• Assures continual establishment, update, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Analyze and project production capabilities, personnel requirements, and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with support staff to plan equipment selection and layout to achieve maximum efficiency of existing processes or for start-up of new processes.
  
  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and meticulous attention to detail. They will be dedicated to continuous improvement and committed to meeting deadlines and achieving results in a fast-paced environment, all while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality work and products.

The Details

This is a full-time, permanent position located in the vibrant city of Gulfport, Mississippi, where you can enjoy the charm of coastal living. Gulfport offers a diverse range of activities and attractions for everyone. You will work from the Gulfport facility, Monday through Friday. Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis. In addition to a competitive base salary starting at $100,000 per year (commensurate with experience), you will also a benefits package and vacation time.

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent experience in a related field, or a combination of both in a related field
• Experience with quality control, SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA, and FDA policies and regulations, personnel policies, and budget guidelines
• 5 years of management experience in a production/pharmaceutical setting
• Pharmaceutical experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent management and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices provided by the Company
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit 8 or more hours a day
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 40 lbs. or more
  
  

Your Application

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Looking for meaningful work? We can help

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

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