Plant Manager - CMO - Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Area

George Thomas has partnered with a leading player in the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing market based in the USA.They are looking to onboard a Plant Manager for their facility in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area.You will be dedicated to creating high-performance teams and enhancing plant operations utilizing lean methodologies.How Will You Add Value to the Team:Production Oversight: Manage daily manufacturing and packaging activities to meet customer specifications and production schedules.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA).Quality & Integrity: Oversee the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any deviations.Financial Management: Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOP) and capital budgets; track profit and loss (P&L) performance while identifying cost-saving initiatives.Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as a key point of contact for external clients, ensuring their product requirements are met and fostering trust through transparent performance reporting.Strategic Planning: Lead facility expansions, technology upgrades (such as AI and IoT integration), and the onboarding of new product lines.Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing workforce, fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and safety.Together with Engineering and Quality, evaluate, manage and implement process and procedural changes designed to improve productivity, capacity and overall efficiency while maintaining a culture that emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance.To be Successful in this Role You Will Require:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Seven years’ related management experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience in a FDA regulated manufacturing facility, with a demonstrated ability to implement systems that promote GMP compliance preferred.Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 preferred.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.Experience with materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize meeting established timelines and organizational commitments.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).Please apply directly or reach out to me to learn more - james.hatfield@george-thomas.com