Head of Manufacturing

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Piramal Critical Care Headhunter UK and USA @ Piramal Group | Career Development, Recruiting Manufacturing Manager – API (Anesthetic Agents) Bethlehem Facility | Piramal Critical Care Join a global leader in Critical Care, where your leadership & technical expertise can save lives. The manufacturing manager leads and manages the API manufacturing operations of an anesthetic agent manufacturing facility and oversees the technical aspects of day-to-day production operations for multiple product lines. Leadership and technical skills are a requirement for this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure adequate safety reviews are completed for all projects and operational changes Recommend and implement ways to improve the safety of our operations Responsible to see that our lost time and OSHA recordable safety goals are met Ensure compliance with PSM and RMP standards Develop a culture of zero tolerance for recordable accidents Establish and maintain high standards is housekeeping Ensure company standards and regulatory requirements are met with respect to chemical exposures in the Bethlehem manufacturing facility Ensure company standards and regulatory requirements are met with respect to air, waste and water compliance in the Bethlehem manufacturing facility Work with other groups to minimize the discharge of hazardous pollutants through better management of processes and substitution of raw materials Responsible to see that production, cost, yield, safety, quality, environmental goals are achieved on all production processes and products. Oversee the technical aspects of day-to-day production operations for multiple product lines Oversee the troubleshooting of production, quality and equipment problems for all processes and products Identify, research, develop, implement and validate cost reduction programs for production and packaging Directs, mentors, guides and assists the Production Supervisors to meet plant production goals Responsible to see that products are produced at budget Work to reduce operating costs by reducing downtime, increasing productivity and capacity, increasing yields, improving reaction/distillation performance and reducing raw material costs Determine training needs of the department and ensure that training is delivered on a timely basis Interface with other locations in the corporation to determine and implement best practices Implement operations excellence initiatives such as Six Sigma, TQM, 5 S, and Lean Manufacturing in partnership with the corporate groups Ensures the proper level of communication and feedback exists throughout the manufacturing organization using techniques such as visual factory postings, regular meetings with the plant associates, and regular meetings with the first line supervisions Guide and mentor the Production Supervisors, GMP Support Specialist and General Foreman Manage the Manufacturing Department through the Production Supervisors, Shift Supervisors and Chemical Operators Assist in annual budget preparation, the development of cost standards and other capital forecasts Serves as a technical advisor to Plant and Corporate Management Prepare written and oral reports to senior management Interface with Sales / Marketing, Regulatory and Quality as required Participate in regulatory and quality audits Conduct other tasks as required Establish and deliver KPI’s Be able to fill in for the Plant Manager in his/her absence What You Bring BS/MS in Chemical Engineering (preferred) 10–15 years in chemical/API manufacturing 5+ years leading engineers & manufacturing teams Strong knowledge of cGMP, distillation, reactors, HHC (HF, Chlorine) Problem-solving mindset, coaching skills & a passion for safety ️ Experience with ERP, MRP & process control systems Green Belt in Six Sigma (a plus) Project management experience with $1MM+ capital projects Why Piramal? Global impact in life-saving critical care Career growth & leadership opportunities Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Manufacturing Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Retail Pharmacies Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Piramal Critical Care by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Paid maternity leave Vision insurance Pension plan 401(k) Get notified about new Head of Manufacturing jobs in Bethlehem, PA . 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