Job Description

The Manager of Production & Facilities leads the teams responsible for the management of facilities as well as the successful manufacture, dispense, and final assembly of all products at the company’s site in Middleton, WI. This individual ensures that the strategy, processes, administration, and tactical execution of all equipment, facilities, and physical infrastructure needs are appropriately defined to support successful business operations and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with other departments such as Supply Chain, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Finance, Process Development, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to ensure the timely, safe, high-quality, and profitable execution of manufacturing operations.

The Manager plans, directs, manages, and coordinates group personnel and operational resources involved in the designated responsibilities at the site. In partnership with HR and operational leadership, this individual is expected to foster a positive, safe work environment and a culture of ownership and accountability.

• Provide overall leadership to teams under direct remit in the areas of safety, efficacy, cost, resources, and engagement
• Manage personnel to effectively deliver the manufacture of product meeting customer and quality standards, while also ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards
• Direct the Facilities team and external vendors to satisfactorily deliver the operations and maintenance of site facilities, equipment procurement, qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance program
• Under direction by leadership, develop and manage operational strategy and lean processes to reduce cost; improve efficiency, scale, quality, and safety; and demonstrate improvement in the customer experience
• Responsible for personnel activities of direct and indirect reports, including budgeting; staffing; training; performance evaluations; mentoring and coaching; and goal setting, including setting employee objectives linked to business initiatives and other key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Serve as an effective operational partner to teams spanning multiple functions, sites, and regions
• Establish processes following designated standards and quality management systems, setting and standardizing KPI’s to evaluate effectiveness and improvements
• Support customer and regulatory body audits as requested; ensure training and documentation requirements are met to support regulatory standards
• Negotiate and manage the purchase of professional services and equipment in support of site operations; deliver facility projects, including construction and design, within specified timelines and budget
• Partner with site and financial leadership to develop annual operating and capital budgets; drive cost reductions in functional area of ownership; lead cost improvement priority projects in other parts of the business
• Conscientiously learn and diligently follow the requirements of the site’s quality management system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, operations, engineering, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Prior work experience in a biotechnology, medical device, or pharmaceutical organization is preferred.
• Working knowledge of real estate, construction industry and buildings capital improvement process is desired.
• Formal lean manufacturing certifications (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems
• Previous experience with facilities management and/or building maintenance, preferably in a technical capacity within fermentation or clean-room environments
• Proven knowledge and experience in risk management and change management
• Evident understanding and implementation of Lean manufacturing concepts
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering, compressed dry air systems, purified water, HVAC, chilled water systems and gas systems, capital equipment purchasing process
• Proven success managing and developing people, group problem solving, and managing customer relationships in an operational or project environment; experience in multi-site teams strongly preferred

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.