Director, Production

A brief overview 

The Senior Director/Director of Production is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of Downstream production operations. This role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in production management, operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and cost management. This individual supports the VP of Production and site leadership in implementing the long-term strategic roadmap for production, ensuring alignment with overall site strategy, demand, and customer needs. This individual implements initiatives and policies to enhance quality, safety, and operational excellence following GMP manufacturing principles, routinely analyzing production budgets and making necessary adjustments. Additionally, this individual manages the design of the production organization, making appropriate adjustments in size and skillset, and setting/managing performance goals for the production workforce. This individual will directly work with his direct reports, select, hire and train new team members, routinely evaluate team members to ensure standards of performance are met, and assign responsibilities.

What you will do 

• Directs and works with production team of managers, coaches, chemists and technicians to manage production workflow, schedule and quality.

• Understands customer requirements and prepares the production plan accordingly, adapting as needed. Monitors production activities and adjusts schedule to ensure on-time delivery.

• Directs the development and implementation of process improvements to optimize production speed and quality

• Establishes and enforces production and quality standards, including cGMP guidelines.

• Selects, hires and trains direct reports; routinely evaluates team members to ensure standards of performance are met and assigns responsibilities. Motivates team members to deliver exceptional work and exceed expectations. Clearly communicates expectations, provides coaching and feedback, as needed, and takes prompt action to address performance issues.

• Ensures appropriate job training is in place for team members to achieve business objectives and development opportunities are engaged to support future leadership needs.

• Ensures that the final product meets or exceeds all quality standards and customer specifications

• Evaluates and recommends new equipment and technologies to improve production effectiveness

• Ensures a positive safety culture is in place within the area and is supported by robust safety processes in accordance with industry standards and legislation. This includes educating and directing team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment, the use of control points, appropriate equipment and resources, as well as established safety policies and written procedures, and environmental, health and safety training.

• Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art industry practices, and participating in professional societies.

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues within the broader network of Bachem manufacturing sites; contributing expertise and participating in improvement initiatives.

• Additional duties, as required.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry / biological chemistry / chemical engineering or related field with 8 or more years of related experience or

• Master’s degree in chemistry /biological chemistry / chemical engineering with 10 to 15 years of related experience or

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry / biological chemistry / chemical engineering with 15 to 20 years of related experience

• Strong knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering with cGMP manufacturing focus

• Proficient with large scale manufacturing and process development

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong computer capability, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment

• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues

• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment

• Experience with development and successful management of a complex production schedule.

• Experience with managing with a focus on operational excellence within a lean manufacturing environment. Green belt or Black belt preferred.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. 

Base Hourly Range: 
 

• Director: $126,080 - $173,360

• Sr. Director: $138,720 - $190,740

Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

Total Rewards 

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days. 

Corporate Social Responsibility 

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness.  EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem. 

Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.