Manufacturing Manager Job in Seattle, Washington Us
The Colonial Group specializes in the placement of outstanding talent in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Device, Specialty Chemical, and affiliated industries. Our clients understand that our decades of industry experience give us unique insight and access to top talent at all levels. The Colonial Group is a nationally recognized, award-winning firm dedicated to helping both clients and candidates join together to form a mutually beneficial relationship.
Our client is a well-known, highly respected leader in the industry that has a track record of profitability, consistent growth, and promoting from within. Their mission to deliver quality products is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to treat people as their most valuable asset. We have been engaged to identify and recruit top talent who will make meaningful contributions to their organization.
If you are prepared to work in an exciting, growing, and rewarding environment, with significant promotion potential and an outstanding compensation and benefits program, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.
Manufacturing Manager
Responsibilities:
Ø Manage all product line production activities to ensure the manufacture of the high quality product in the most cost effective manner
Ø Work closely with tech-transfer and scale-up to ensure a smooth transition into manufacturing and final product release
Ø Interface and / or lead large scale, capital equipment, and validation projects
Ø Ensure production schedule is met by utilizing resources
Ø Act as a liaison with other groups to include Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Product Development and Sales to improve the efficiency of operations
Ø Identify productivity improvements using Demand Flow Technology (DFT), Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other Lean Manufacturing techniques
Ø As a valued member of the management team, establish production and quality standards, write SOPs, and promote positive company image
Requirements:
Ø Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific Discipline with 5-7 years of manufacturing experience in a sterile / aseptic GMP environment. Advanced degree including MBA a plus.
Ø Supervisory experience is required and must have the ability to lead and influence others to gain consensus
Ø Thorough understanding of budgetary and cost controls with a strong financial acumen
Ø Ability to achieve or exceed customer expectations relative to product specifications, quality, on-time delivery and overall superior customer service skills
Ø Strong computer skills including quality systems
Ø Must have a passion for creating and promoting improvement to meet and exceed safety goals, quality goals, financial goals and operational excellence
Resumes forwarded as a Microsoft WORD document are preferred. Please reference job code 2654 with your response. Responses should be sent to:
Lori Hayes, CSAM
Manager, Packaging and Pharmaceutical Divisions
lhayes@colonialgrp.com
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