Associate Director, Manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals)

Impax Laboratories, Inc. is a technology based specialty Pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of branded products.

Summary: Directs and coordinates activities of the manufacturing department to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits. Help design and implement effective communications over the operation in order to achieve continuity.  Coaching the front line supervisors in how to lead in a more collaborative environment, and harnessing the full potential of all employees through team development efforts. Aids in formulating and administering organization policies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

 

Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment. Advocate of the Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System.

• Ensure compliance with all city, county, state, federal regulations. Assure adherence to company policy and procedure.

• Participates in formulating and administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives. Implement organization policies and goals. Plans, develops and recommends organization policies and goals to management.

• Directs and coordinates activities of departments for which responsibility is delegated to obtain goals and objectives.

• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives.

• Confers with operations officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status

• Serves as member of management committees on special studies or projects.

• Coordinates activities of other departments such as Engineering, Planning, Warehousing, Sales, Quality or Research and Development, to affect operational efficiency and economy.

• Assists in the coordinated promotion of products manufactured to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.

• Confers with management personnel to establish manufacturing and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specification, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Plans and directs manufacturing activities and establishes manufacturing priorities, in coordination with sales, in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

• Coordinates manufacturing activities with procurement, and quality control activities to obtain optimum manufacturing and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

• Reviews and analyzes manufacturing, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or manufacturing problems.

• Develops, implements, and reviews manufacturing costs and product quality, and develops or modifies operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and enhance profitable operation of the plant.

• Analyzes department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, and recommends an operating budget to senior management.

• Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.

• Directs preparation of directives to department supervisors outlining policy.

• Coordinates between the manufacturing, warehousing, and inventory control departments to insure smooth flow of quality products to meet customer requirements.

• Oversees the various manufacturing/accounting systems to assure accurate and timely customer service, inventory control, and cycle counts.

• Facilitates the continuous improvement effort in the areas of manufacturing, scheduling, warehousing, and inventory control, to optimize space utilization, inventory levels, and plant costs.

• Participates as a member of the plant's Senior Management Team for facilitating team development at the plant in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, training, and reliability.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Manufacturing Departments.Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.



Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (B. A./B. S.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Pharmaceutical manufacturing and a minimum of ten years progressive management experience required. Business background and MRP II experience preferred.Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Experience with effectively presenting information to top management and/or boards of directors.Experience working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Experience applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Experience defining problems, collect data, establish facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Experience interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, or diagram form, and dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.May occasionally have to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.