Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Our Company's Animal Health is a BioTechnology Center of Excellence that performs vaccine production operations from antigen production through formulation, filling and packaging. With expertise in mammalian, insect and avian cell culture production (anchorage & non-anchorage dependent), live bird vaccine production, embryonated egg vaccine production, roller bottle vaccine production, bioreactor vaccine production and down-stream processing (water in oil emulsions, aseptic filling, lyophilization, etc.), the Millsboro site supplies and supports products for a wide range of species including poultry, equine, swine, bovine and companion animal.

Position Responsibilities Supervision of facilities, equipment and personnel in the Cell Fermentation department, including coordination of additional labor, such as temporary employees or other departments

Participate and support the Safe by Choice programs at the site. Supervision of aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, etc.

Antigen storage and sampling for testing

Review and revise processes and procedures against corporate and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance

Review production records for completeness and compliance to departmental and/or Site SOPs

Provide training to personnel to stay current with all regulatory agencies and corporate policies

Provide guidance to personnel to maximize throughput while meeting regulatory requirements

Coordination with venders to determine equipment options

Assist in the procurement and installation of new equipment

Provide effective solutions to projects with a high level of technical difficulties and internal constraints

Scheduling and planning for department requirements

Coordinate with Media, Blend, Filling, Central Services, Packaging and Planning personnel to maximize utilization of resources

Provide training, coordinate problem solving issues with Third Party

Ensure proper safety procedures, standard operation procedures and aseptic techniques are followed

Coordinate SAP and data base entry and the movement of finished goods and in-process products between facilities Including inventory movement and production key performance indicators

Other duties as assigned, such as scheduling equipment maintenance, various trouble shooting and contribute as needed on cross-functional teams

Participate in KATA’s and KAIZEN’s for our continuous improvement program

Education Requirement High School diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of relevant leadership experience within a manufacturing environment or military service or five (5) years’ experience in a direct GMP, biotechnology manufacturing setting with demonstrated leadership skills

Bachelor’s degree with either four (4) years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service or two (2) years’ experience in a direct GMP, biotechnology manufacturing setting with demonstrated leadership skills

Required Experience and Skills Five (5)+ years of relevant work experience within a manufacturing environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strategic and optimistic teambuilding skills that focus on mentoring and coaching

Preferred Experience and Skills Experience working within vaccine and/or pharmaceutical Industry

Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and aseptic filling operations

Strong knowledge of cell culture processes, bioreactors, and process equipment

Working knowledge of SAP (operating system) #MSJR

cGMP Compliance

Data Analysis

Employee Performance Standards

Inventory Management

Manufacturing Quality Control

Packaging Operations

Process Improvements

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

medical

dental

vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)

retirement benefits, including 401(k)

paid holidays

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San Francisco Residents Only We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.