Director of manufacturing operations job description

Job DescriptionAssociate Director, Manufacturing Operations Associate Director-Operations Southeast US Region ( MULTI-Site responsibility)

We are currently seeking an experience Operations Leader, located ideally in the VA/TN or NC area to be central to our largest plant facilities, to take on a key role as the manager of operations for 4-5 different plant locations, including direct supervision of operations, Plant Leadership etc.

You will be directly responsible for managing the performance of multiple manufacturing facilities including safety, quality, environmental, production, conversion costs and compliance with divisional and other corporate policies and procedures.

PLEASE NOTE- we would IDEALLY like this role to be based in the BRISTOL, TN, SALISBURY, NC or the MARION, VA plant locations, but they MUST be open to travel, which may be anywhere from 25-50% at any given time.

This role will directly lead and manage Plant Managers for multiple sites based on common products, technologies, and geography, Overseeing staff and ensuring objectives are met, assisting with the hiring/recruiting efforts to identify, attract, hire, and train staff, and ultimately Identifying key talent within the organization and creates development plans for future growth opportunities.
Some of the day to day leadership duties will include:
"Direct reporting responsibilities for Plant Manager(s) of the assigned facilities, and working with the the site PMs on projects including the planning and coordination of specific site major projects including installation of capital, major repairs, plant layout changes, and other needs as identified.

"Training Plant Managers, Production Superintendents and other key management personnel on the effective utilization and availability of plant assets, and safety programs and maintain compliance with all relevant agencies, leading Audits and ensuring the operation of the plants to meets OSHA, EPA regulations and Company standards.

"LEADING Continuous Improvement projects You will lead/direct resources and ensure success of Six Sigma Projects, Profit Improvement Plans, and other cost reduction initiatives

"Team Direction, leadership, evaluation and motivation via periodic performance and communication meetings with all employees to share corporate vision, plant performance status, change management, community involvement activities, training and motivational efforts.

This is a SENIOR leadership role, and ideally, we would need to see candidates with the following under their belt:
"EDUCATION - B.S. degree in Management, Engineering or comparable field Advanced degrees in management, operations, or other certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing are all a plus.

"EXPERIENCE This is a SENIOR level role, and we are looking for those leaders with a track record of increasing responsibilities over time, along with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

"MULTI-SITE leadership experience is a MUST - Given this role will manage, direct, supervise and track multiple locations throughout the SE United States, we are seeking those with previous experience in management of multiple facilities or multiple organizations.

"Extensive knowledge of plant operations, product quality, cost control and business development

"STRONG communication, Leadership and organizational skills&. This manager needs to demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective management skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate in a written and verbal manner, in person or remotely with team members and team leaders at all levels. This person must be a strong motivator, and someone able to PUMP up the team to help bring energy, and a PUSH to be their best.

"PLEASE NOTE - This role will lead sites/teams in NC, VA, TN and perhaps other locations over time&&You MUST be Willing to travel on a regular basis, sometimes up to 50% as needed What's In It for YouPLEASE NOTE - this role is eligible for a competitive salary but also a comprehensive bonus program including quarterly, annual and other incentives based on a number of goals/parameters....The numbers listed in this post are salary numbers, not total package.So, if you are a "willing to travel" and multi-site Associate Director of Manufacturing with experience listed above, please apply, email and get in touch today! -
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.



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The Sr. Director, External Manufacturing & Operations is BioXcel's primary point of contact for external Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) network including API, DP, packaging, and raw material suppliers. He/she will lead due diligence activities for selection of CMOs and Contract Testing Labs (CTLs) and lead capacity planning for clinical and commercial manufacturing. He/She will contribute to overall CMC strategy development and partner with project team members to align manufacturing plans with overall project plans. He/She will work closely with Clinical Operations and Supply Chain to plan and manage end to end clinical and commercial drug product delivery.

ResponsibilitiesServes as a primary point of contact and relationship manager to CMOs/CTLs and critical raw material suppliers (domestic and international). Provides strategic and operational oversight for network strategy decisions (CMO selection, S&OP input.Develops manufacturing service and supply agreements in close collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Quality. Provides technical and operational expertise to support all aspects of the manufacturing of commercial and late-stage clinical pharmaceutical products at CMOs.Leads and drives resolution of troubleshooting efforts and high-level deviation investigations in conjunction with CMOs and internal partners.Identifies and leads process optimization initiatives for robustness, yield improvement, CoGs reduction, quality, and capacity improvements in all areas of manufacturing.Identifies and escalates business critical risks impacting supply and/or timelines with related mitigations and/or solutions. Implements business continuity plans at CMOs. Aligns external manufacturing schedules with forecast requirements. to maintain month-on-hand optimal inventory level.Provides SME input for IND, NDAs, and other technical documents for regulatory agency submissions in support of manufacturing processes operated at CMOs.The position requires routine travel to CMO sites.

RequirementsMinimum BS degree in relevant Engineering discipline (Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical, Materials, Mechanical).Minimum of 15 years' experience in providing Technical Operations role in biopharma drug substance and /drug product manufacturing. Experience with implementing new manufacturing platforms for drug delivery technologies. Comprehensive understanding of cGMP requirements for clinical and commercial manufacturing.Ability to present and defend technical aspects of manufacturing operations during regulatory agency inspections.Proven experience with technology transfers and scale-up of manufacturing processes.Experience in working with CMOs demonstrating excellent communication and influencing skills..Demonstrated critical thinking and risk management.Systems and process development, optimization, and implementation.
The position reports to the Head, Global Pharmaceutical Development and Operations.

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If you're looking to push the envelope and join an innovative company where technology meets drug discovery and development and you're enthusiastic, creative, with a passion for cutting-edge research, you should join our team! We are looking for highly motivated, passionate employees to help us drive technology solutions for discovering breakthrough treatments for our portfolio of oncology and neuroscience programs, as well as for our partners across major therapeutic areas.

About BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.

BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing artificial intelligence approaches to develop transformative medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology. The Company's drug re-innovation approach leverages existing approved drugs and/or clinically validated product candidates together with big data and proprietary machine learning algorithms to identify new therapeutic indices. The Company's commercial product, IGALMI™ (developed as BXCL501) is a proprietary, sublingual film formulation of dexmedetomidine approved by the FDA for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar I or II disorder in adults. The safety and effectiveness of IGALMI has not been established beyond 24 hours from the first dose. BXCL501 is also being evaluated for the acute treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease, and as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. The Company is also developing BXCL502 as a potential therapy for chronic agitation in dementia and, under its subsidiary OnkosXcel Therapeutics, BXCL701, an investigational, orally administered, systemic innate immunity activator for the treatment of aggressive forms of prostate cancer and advanced solid tumors that are refractory or treatment naïve to checkpoint inhibitors. For more information, please visit www.bioxceltherapeutics.com.

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BioXcel Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

The Navistar San Antonio Manufacturing Plant is a benchmark facility that builds leading-edge commercial vehicles to meet the needs of today's - and tomorrow's - customers. By using proven engineering and leading technology and manufacturing principles, Navistar takes mobility and transport to a new level of impact. This facility has the flexibility to build Class 6-8 trucks along with Electric Vehicles that allow Navistar to add capacity to support anticipated industry growth. Using the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected manufacturing principles, Navistar's newest manufacturing facility will continue growing our market share gains, optimizing our supplier network and improving quality.
We are currently seeking an
Area Director for Body and Paint
to join our team!

This position is responsible for managing body assembly, Cab & Hood Paint, chassis paint and touch-up paint. Also accountable for attainment of safety, quality, efficiency and delivery metrics. Responsible for a department containing managers, supervisors and hourly work teams.


Responsibilities


Include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring that safety, productivity and quality goals are met in the body fabrication shop and all paint areas Directing and responsible for a department that includes managers, supervisors and hourly team members Responsible for cultivating a healthy high-performance culture though-out the organization including both management and hourly personnel Responsible for providing a safe work environment including employee adherence to guidelines and ensuring that safety audits and checks are performed as required Own built-in-quality for all production processes in the body and paint areas Accountable for managing all staff in body and paint including management of headcount, hours worked and training Design and implement continuous improvement processes using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies


Minimum Requirements



Bachelor's degree At least 12 years of product manufacturing experience At least 6 years of management experience

OR

Master's degree At least 10 years of product manufacturing experience At least 6 years of management experience

OR

At least 14 years of product manufacturing experience 6 years management experience


Additional Requirements



Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)


Desired Skills



Experience managing an automotive paint shop utilizing 2K paint system Experience with robotic steel welding in a continuous line cell Demonstrated understanding in the compliance of Company Safety and Environmental Policies Proven successful experiences in greenfield-type or start-ups, in the production automotive or truck assembly operations Thorough knowledge of steel body assembly and painting operations Experience in the development and implementation of strategic business planning Demonstrated knowledge in lean manufacturing and automation in the manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience in leading an organization based on achievement of business goals Proven ability to drive cultural changes from the top down, through all organizational levels Demonstrated knowledge of quality and material systems in an MES-like integrated manufacturing environment Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization Ability to coach employees at all levels and experiences


Company Overview


Navistar is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.

Navistar is the Lisle, Illinois-based parent company of International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, aftermarket parts brands Fleetrite®, ReNEWed® and Diamond Advantage® and Brazilian manufacturer of engines and gensets MWM Motores Diesel e Geradores.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.


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