Production Manager - Remote

Director / Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Aseptic Operations | Operational Excellence Our client is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee a complex pharmaceutical manufacturing operation supporting aseptic production, packaging, regulatory readiness, process improvement, and site scale-up activities. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple manufacturing departments while ensuring product supply, GMP compliance, operational excellence, and team development. Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production areas within a 24/7 pharmaceutical environment Directly oversee managers, supervisors, and large manufacturing teams Support aseptic bulking, filling, packaging, and production operations Lead complex investigations, deviation reduction efforts, and root cause analysis activities Ensure FDA inspection readiness and support regulatory and customer audits Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, and Technical Operations Improve equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and schedule attainment Support growth initiatives, manufacturing scale-up, and capacity expansion projects Develop leadership capability within management teams through coaching and accountability Balance immediate operational priorities with longer-term strategic planning Maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and employee engagement Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline ~10+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience ~ Extensive GMP and aseptic manufacturing experience ~ Experience leading managers, supervisors, and large manufacturing organizations ~ Strong technical background in manufacturing equipment and complex production processes ~ Experience managing investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and compliance activities ~ Experience supporting FDA inspections and regulatory audits ~ Proven success in fast-paced manufacturing environments ~ Ability to work fully on-site within a 24/7 manufacturing operation Director or Senior Director-level Manufacturing leadership experience Engineering background with equipment troubleshooting expertise Packaging operations leadership experience Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience Manufacturing scale-up and facility expansion experience Experience in highly manual and technically complex manufacturing environments Automation implementation experience Immediate need- contract or contract to hire position. On-site role, Fort Collins, CO area Contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire consideration