SR AD, Production
Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The basic purpose of this role is to manage the manufacturing of biologicals to meet the Commercial requirements and Industrial Operations objectives, complying with QC/QA/RA requirements and ensuring cost reduction and continuous improvement of processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages the production process of the product flow.
- Ensures facility compliance for safety & environmental goals and other regulatory requirements.
- Analyzes the production plan for capacity constraints and coordinates with the Site Director via sales and operations planning processes.
- Provides support and leadership to the operational/ organization in support of operational goals.
- Oversees the supervision of personnel, including selection & performance reviews.
- Reviews and interprets operational & financial data and provides written reports and team communications as required.
- Develops, reviews & approves budgets & expenditures.
- Facilitates business applications for control of operational processes and inventory to provide accurate product manufacturing costs.
- Develops and implements operating policies and procedures as required.
- Evaluates and assists the organization with new products, product specification and quality support.
- Initiates solutions to support Operational Excellence business processes and develop business acumen.
- Ensures safety, environmental, cost and operational goals are within target expectations.
- Develops monthly improvement plans/ indicators and communicates to correct missed performance.
- Manages development of direct reports evident through goal setting and application of new ideas.
- Monitors the production and release of materials continuously.
- Facilitates problem solving when disturbances arise.
- Develops and manages the action plans of the flow functions.
- Manages training processes to carry out the prescribed objectives, anticipates future training needs and recognizes skill gaps in operations/ maintenance.
- Utilizes various communication formats to reinforce the strategic vision and objectives as well as targets and performance.
- Evaluates and escalates issues and corrective actions and ensures the solutions are generated by applying the defined methodologies.
- Monitors overall resource utilization within the flow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Science, Business or Engineering) required with five to seven (5-7) years related experience.
- Experience in management and leading people in a production environment.
- In depth knowledge in biological vaccine manufacturing including but not limited to:
- media production
- cell production
- virus production
- bacterial production
- aseptic formulation
- filling & lyophilization
- packaging
- Knowledgeable in ERP system.
- Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing concepts and principles.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Effective communication (written and verbal).
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Knowledge of biological/vaccines manufacturing and its management, including Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Quality Assurance.
- Knowledge of all USDA, GMP, CFIA, regulations, as well as local, and National regulations.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills; demonstrated results in leading diversified groups.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
- Must be 18 years of age or older