Manufacturing Director jobs in Worcester, MA

Manufacturing Director oversees manufacturing operations and the production management and supervisory teams for a plant or unit. Incorporates organization-wide operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into manufacturing processes. Being a Manufacturing Director monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems, and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency. Collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop long-term solutions. Additionally, Manufacturing Director implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes that support business goals. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Manufacturing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Manufacturing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director, Downstream Manufacturing
  • WuXi Biologics
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Associate Director, Downstream Manufacturing

    Summary

    Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Head of Downstream will play a pivotal role in establishing the Manufacturing Department initially during start-up by supporting operational readiness and providing operations input to ensure the facility design meets end-user requirements and latterly, post-start-up, by leading the manufacturing team to consistently deliver on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The Head of Downstream will work closely with the management team and MSAT (Material Science & Technology) teams to ensure the effective and efficient tech transfer of products and processes to the MFG11 Facility.


    Responsibilities


    • Key member of the Manufacturing leadership team for MFG11. Will play an important role in the strategy and business planning processes, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and leadership execution.
    • Support the execution of the overall Manufacturing strategy aligned with the facility’s strategic business plans.
    • Lead a team of Shift leads, Specialists, and Bioprocess associates to execute routine manufacturing activities in the commercial scale manufacturing of therapeutic proteins in a mammalian cell culture facility.
    • Supervise daily Downstream manufacturing activities and ensure production timelines are met.
    • Collaborate with MT and MSAT groups on technical transfer and process validation
    • Collaborate with QC & QA groups to ensure GMP compliance, manage deviation investigation and CAPA implementation, and support client auditing and agency inspections.
    • Provides working knowledge and technical leadership in Downstream operations.
    • Schedules and/or delivers training to manufacturing personnel to ensure staff can perform manufacturing operations safely and compliantly.
    • Motivate, retain, develop existing group members and recruit new staff to build a strong Downstream manufacturing team
    • Contribute to continual improvement of all manufacturing documentation (SOP MBRs, OJTs) to ensure they are current, accurate, and clear.
    • Communicate operational status regularly to senior management, as required, at the appropriate level of detail.
    • Assist the Head of Manufacturing in coordinating the work between the Downstream groups and other functional groups to meet the production objectives and timelines.
    • Perform all duties by GMP requirements, SOPs, and controlled documents
    • Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the Head of Manufacturing
    • Will act as a role model for the Manufacturing function and the wider organization in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

    Qualifications

    • BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, or Biotechnology. Masters level qualification is advantageous.
    • More than 10 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing with extensive experience in Downstream processing.
    • Experience in large-scale chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, and viral inactivation and filtration
    • Experience in dealing with FDA, and/or EMA, and have a solid understanding of quality systems in terms of deviation, investigation, CAPA, and change control.
    • Experience in working with the cross-functional teams.
    • Experience in troubleshooting and investigating critical deviations, and making the risk analysis on the development, technical transfer, and process validation.
    • Must be quality-focused with knowledge and understanding of cGMP quality systems and how they apply to manufacturing operations

    An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability


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Director, Manufacturing Technology
  • WuXi Biologics
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Director, Manufacturing Technology Job Summary Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Technology Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing the Manufacturing Department initially...
  • 1 Month Ago

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CX - 1081 Director of Manufacturing Engineering
  • Cogmedix
  • Boylston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Provide engineering, operational, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma leadership and mentoring. Collaborating with all department leaders, provide technical leadership to the organization w...
  • 11 Days Ago

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CX - 1081 Director of Manufacturing Engineering
  • Coghlin Companies Inc
  • Boylston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Provide engineering, operational, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma leadership and mentoring. Collaborating with all department leaders, provide technical leadership to the organization w...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Associate Director, Manufacturing and Compliance Training
  • WuXi Biologics
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Associate Director, Manufacturing Training Summary Reporting to the Head of Operations MFG11, the Training lead will play a key role in planning, management, and implementation of compliance-related a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Administrative assistant
  • Manufacturing llc
  • Woodstock, CT FULL_TIME
  • Benefits : Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Training & development We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Engineer
  • Mastech Digital
  • Woburn, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Our client is a market leader and manufacturer of high-performance cooling products for ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director, Quality Control
  • AbbVie
  • Worcester, MA
  • Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious he...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Manager kzz
  • Argus Technical Services
  • Brookfield, MA
  • Quality Manager kzz You'll be a great fit if: •You can accurately monitor and report out when meeting with the Director ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director, Manufacturing and Compliance Training (4007)
  • WuXi Biologics
  • Worcester, MA
  • Associate Director, Manufacturing Training Summary Reporting to the Head of Operations MFG11, the Training lead will pla...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Bioprocess/Process Engineer
  • Astellas Pharma, Inc.
  • Westborough, MA
  • Job Description Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Eve...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director/Sr. Director, IT (Manufacturing & Quality Functions)
  • Lyra Therapeutics
  • Waltham, MA
  • Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, integrated drug and delivery solutio...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CX - 1081 Director of Manufacturing Engineering
  • Coghlin Companies
  • West Boylston, MA
  • Responsibilities Provide engineering, operational, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma leadership and mentoring. Collaborating...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Scientist
  • Randstad Life Sciences US
  • Billerica, MA
  • Senior Scientist Perm- $120k + benefits Start date- 4/1/2024 Position Summary This position reports to Director of Manuf...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...
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Income Estimation for Manufacturing Director jobs
$172,057 to $225,576
Worcester, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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