Sr Manager, Chemistry Manufacturing Operations - Job at Promega Corporation in Madison, WI

OUR TEAM:

The Promega Chappelle Manufacturing Center team consists of innovative professionals with diverse skillsets who work together to achieve our goal to safely manufacture high-quality small molecules that are used in Promega's Life Science products to improve lives around the globe. To achieve this goal, we build strong relationships, collaborate openly, and embrace an attitude of "How can we do this the right way?" when we face challenges. We believe that to succeed as a team we need to create a space of optimistic learning and shared belonging, leveraging each other's strengths and celebrating our differences. We are looking to build our team with members who share these values and who are inspired to take on the new opportunities that inevitably await!

YOUR ROLE:

As part of the Chemistry Operations team, you will provide technical and operational leadership to the Process and Analytical Development, Process Safety, Technology Transfer, and Manufacturing groups for the safe and robust development, scaleup, and manufacture of small molecule chemical synthesis (fine chemicals and APIs).

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

You have a B.S. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in development, scale-up, and manufacture of small molecule fine chemicals or APIs, including a minimum of five years experience managing a large, diverse staff. You have working knowledge and experience in chemical manufacturing techniques and equipment across a broad range of scales and demonstrated record of transfer and scale-up of manufacturing processes in a multiproduct manufacturing environment.

CORE DUTIES:

1. Develop plans, priorities, and systems to efficiently and effectively utilize all resources (equipment and personnel) in functional area. Ensure that functional area capability is adequate to meet existing and anticipated needs. Meet objectives for inventory due dates.

2. Plan and implement process improvement activities to increase production efficiency, improve safety, reduce cost of production, and maintain product quality.

3. Assist in the planning of process development activities and process transfer of new compounds. Manage project, equipment, and process risks, utilizing risk management techniques, to ensure transfer projects are successful and risks are appropriately mitigated.

4. Identify and meet customer expectations for quality and performance of products.

5. Implement the most appropriate production technologies and quality assurance techniques for manufacturing of products in area of responsibility.

6. Establish appropriate quality, safety, and housekeeping standards in all areas of responsibility.

7. Conduct performance reviews, career development, salary reviews and personal development plans for employees; review needs and provide training opportunities for staff to develop personal job-related skills and to improve operational flexibility to meet strategic needs.

8. Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and operations planning within area of responsibility.

9. Maintain ongoing analysis of key issues, goals, and metrics to provide regular updates to manager and business areas as needed.

10. Provide collaborative support and maintain effective interdepartmental communication and timely follow-up to assure that all development, manufacturing, and corporate objectives are met.

11. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity, and respect for others.

12. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.

13. Understands and complies with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. B.S. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

2. Ten or more years experience in development, scale-up, and manufacture of small molecule fine chemicals or APIs, including a minimum of five years experience in managing a large, diverse staff.

3. Working knowledge and experience in chemical manufacturing techniques and equipment across a broad range of scales.

4. Minimum five years project management experience in a technical area within a cross-functional team environment.

5. Strong safety mindset. Outstanding critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively while being approachable, thoughtful, and diplomatic.

7. Demonstrated ability to relate to and interact with a large group of people with diverse needs and goals. Successful in implementing ideas and influencing people in a team environment.

8. Demonstrated record of transfer and scale-up of manufacturing processes in a multiproduct manufacturing environment.

9. Experience in planning for resources and equipment to meet manufacturing needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

2. Strong organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated ability and desire to share experience and knowledge with staff.

3. Excellent business management understanding.

4. Understanding of Process Hazard Analysis methodologies.

5. Experience in a regulated industry and familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or cGMPs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to move around/about the facility in laboratories and manufacturing suites.

2. Ability to stand for moderate periods of time.

3. Ability to use computers in an interactive manner for extended periods of time.

4. Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.

5. Ability to use standard personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, lab coat, protective gloves).

6. Ability to travel within the US and internationally as required (less than 10%).

At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.