Packaging Manager or Senior Manager

Are you ready to join a growing, global drug development and manufacturing organization that puts people first?  Come to Adare!  We work closely with our pharmaceutical industry partners during all phases of drug development with a mission of improving the lives of patients and medicines essential to people all over the world.  Each role and every department within Adare offer you a unique, customized experience with a chance to make a real impact, and is critical to our success.  With the help of people like you dedicated to our mission, Adare is transforming lives by transforming drug delivery!

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What can Adare offer you?

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums

• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holiday
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus  
• Employee Recognition Programs

We are seeking to hire a Packaging Manager or Senior Manager to join our Packaging Team…

 If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you! 

JOB SUMMARY

The Packaging Manager or Senior Manager is accountable for creating and maintaining motivation and empowerment of team members, as well as promoting a continuous improvement environment. Additionally, this Manager or Senior Manager is expected to facilitate technical writing program within the department for but not limited to Batch Record, SOP’s, work instructions and investigations. This role will also facilitate all technical training through departmental trainers to Packaging operators, specialists, and supervisors to ensure proper understanding of technical information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve the agreed manufacturing schedule, developed in collaboration with Supply Chain and the Packaging Scheduler
• Facilitate Packaging department staffing meetings, generating action plans impacting Packaging departments KPI’s. Presents departmental metrics and action plans in management staff meetings.
• Actively coaches all team members promoting continuous improvement and overall team development and cross training, including the Supervisory level.
• Adhere to cGMP guidelines as well as the CFR.
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with Supervisors, Packaging support staff, and leadership
• Provide continuous feedback and development opportunities relating to Supervisors and key personnel.
• Continuous analysis of current Packaging processes and procedure, proposals for improvements, implementation and follow through on agreed upon changes.
• Follow all documentation procedures assuring that paperwork is in accordance with all company and regulatory standards.
• Responsible for keeping work area neat and orderly along with observing all safety procedures.
• Continuous development, analysis and utilization of established departmental performance data programs to achieve departmental goals. Including future needs and capabilities.
• Understand implications of departmental downtime and inefficient processing.
• Ability to coordinate, contribute to and work within a cross-functional team.
• Contribute to Packaging planning and budgeting
• Uphold Company policies, including the Professional Conduct Policy and Prohibition Against Harassment Policy, and the Business Ethics and Conduct Code.
• Works in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers and the public.
• Works effectively under deadlines.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in GMP Packaging environment; knowledge of oral solid dose manufacturing highly preferred
• 3+ years of formal people management experience
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general technical aptitude; working experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving experience.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES