Manufacturing Manager - Biologics

Manufacturing Manager - Biologics

AbbVie

Sligo, Ireland

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Biologics Manufacturing Manager to lead our biologics manufacturing team at our Ballytivnan Site in Co. Sligo.

This role is crucial in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will apply their extensive expertise and leadership skills to drive operational excellence and foster team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate safe and effective operations of the biologics manufacturing team in compliance with all safety, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Supervise and execute pharmaceutical processing activities to achieve operational objectives and provide daily updates on operational status.
• Provide leadership and motivation to maximize team effectiveness, clearly communicating tasks and goals to team members.
• Plan and coordinate resources to ensure sufficient personnel for safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate training requirements and train new team members to ensure a well-equipped team.
• Measure, report, and manage key performance metrics such as yield, usage, attendance, and overtime.
• Oversee manufacturing control system transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality SOPs.
• Develop team members through appropriate training, task assignments, and performance reviews.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in interactions with QA department, regulatory bodies, and during internal audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast and procure necessary raw materials.
• Provide technical guidance on SOPs and batch records required for manufacturing.
• Manage compliance with applicable policies and ensure quality results through sound design and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline.
• Desired: Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in a pharma/biopharma manufacturing facility, with expertise in supply chain management, engineering, quality, and/or drug development.
• At least 3 years of direct management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and application of industry practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in financial systems and fiscal control.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Additional Information

Supervision and Reporting:

• The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the Operations Manager.
• Manages 10-16 direct reports and provides leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities:

• Adhere to EHS policies and best practices in all activities.
• Report EHS incidents and near misses promptly and support a culture of EHS excellence.
• Participate in EHS training and wear required PPE.

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