Director Production

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manages the Production and Packaging Teams and provides strategic direction and guidance in the area of manufacturing, process and system improvement, quality performance and strategic capacity development. Responsible for the output needs for both Drug Product Services (DPS) and Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) production ensuring that all manufacturing commitments and deliveries are on time and that strategic plans for capacity improvement and utilization are developed and implemented. Fully supports and actively participates in the Quality Improvement process.

• Develops and manages strategic plans for capacity, efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.
• Supervises, coordinates, directs daily production activities in alignment with Site and Corporate KPI’s.
• Represents the Production department during all regulatory and safety audits as well as during client visits.
• Supports and offers advice on technical related issues
• Troubleshoots problems and initiates investigations.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with subordinates, upper management and other departments.
• Supports the developments and implementation of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedures ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate Quality standards.
• Provides support in validation and qualification of product, equipment and utilities.
• Represents the Production department during all regulatory and safety audits as well as during client visits.
• Ensures products are manufactured in compliance with Health Canada, FDA or other global regulatory standards, as appropriate.
• Develops staff to ensure a well-motivated, versatile and fully trained department, including career path and succession plan development.
• Supports the development and implementation of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedures ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate Quality standards.
• Prepares monthly departmental reports, contribute to budget and capital expenditure preparations.
• Selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Works with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures.