Sr. Manager, Fill & Finish, Pckg. & Inspection Production Engineering

The Sr. Manager, Fill & Finish, Pckg. & Inspection Production Engineering provides strategic leadership and governance for production engineering activities within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient production by owning process engineering, equipment performance, and lifecycle management across isolators, vial filling, stoppering, and capping systems. The role leads and develops a team of Senior Production Engineers and Production Engineers, driving asset performance, risk-based decision‑making, and continuous improvement. Reports to: Head of Reliability and Equipment Engineering Direct Reports: Sr. Production Engineers & Production Engineers Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities Equipment Reliability & Operational Support Oversee the reliability, availability, and performance of equipment in various production areas. Implement proactive measures to identify and mitigate risks that could impact GMP, safety standards, and supply continuity. Provide expert technical guidance for complex equipment issues, ensuring systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Lead technical troubleshooting of complex deviations, sterility assurance issues, and equipment/process failures related to isolators and vial lines. Establish and monitor reliability KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, maintenance effectiveness, OEE contributors) to drive continuous improvement. Maintenance & Asset Health Monitoring Supervise the creation and enhancement of maintenance strategies focusing on preventive, predictive, and condition‑based approaches. Ensure effective use of CMMS data (SAP) to monitor asset health, maintenance trends, and lifecycle cost performance. Champion predictive maintenance technologies and digital asset monitoring initiatives. Change Management & Continuous Improvement Govern equipment‑related changes through formal change control processes, ensuring GMP compliance, risk assessment, and controlled implementation. Lead and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset reliability, compliance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Ensure engineering standards, best practices, and procedures are established, maintained, and consistently applied. Asset Information & Lifecycle Management (ISO 55000 Alignment) Own and implement the site Asset Management Strategy in alignment with ISO 55000/55001. Ensure asset lifecycle governance across design, operation, maintenance, modification, and retirement of manufacturing equipment. Oversee asset information management systems, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and accuracy across engineering documentation, CMMS (SAP), and asset registers. Ensure asset criticality assessments, risk priority scoring, and asset performance targets are defined, maintained, and actively used to support decision‑making. Projects & Shutdown Support Accountable for the engineering portfolio of CapEx and OpEx equipment projects, including prioritization, resource allocation, and execution oversight. Lead long‑term asset lifecycle planning, including refurbishment, upgrade, and replacement strategies based on asset condition and business risk. Provide leadership and governance for planned shutdowns, ensuring effective scope definition, execution, and post‑shutdown performance review. Compliance, Quality & Safety Lead, coach, and develop Senior Production Engineers and Production Engineers, building technical capability in asset management, reliability engineering, and GMP compliance. Set performance objectives aligned with asset management and operational goals; conduct regular performance and development reviews. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration. People Leadership & Capability Development Lead, coach, and develop Senior Production Engineers and Production Engineers, building technical capability in asset management, reliability engineering, and GMP compliance. Set performance objectives aligned with asset management and operational goals; conduct regular performance and development reviews. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration. Completes Any Other Duties/Responsibilities Assigned By Senior Management Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Senior Management to support business objectives. Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements Education A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) is required. Master’s preferred. Experience 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical fill & finish manufacturing, with deep expertise in isolator‑based aseptic processing and vial filling. 3–5+ years leading engineers or technical teams. Experience in leading day‑to‑day decisions and personnel management. Ability to successfully lead projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet high standards of quality. Strong understanding of GMP, validation, and regulatory expectations. Experience with reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and CMMS systems. Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes (upstream/downstream/fill‑finish as applicable). Familiarity with automation and digital systems. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into actionable programs. Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean principles is a plus. Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication abilities. Innovation Leadership. Technical Expertise in Asset Management. Data‑Driven Decision Making. Change Leadership & Transformation. Cross‑Cultural Collaboration. Commitment to CSL values, ethical behavior, inclusive teamwork, and modeling a positive, respectful culture. The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $136,000- $171,000. Salary may be adjusted based on qualifications, skill level, experience, and competencies. Total compensation may also include incentive compensation and equity. Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr