Director of Production

A brief overviewThe Director of Production oversees all production operations within their department to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed within the operational budget. The Director of Production oversees all assigned personnel. The incumbent will select, hire and train new employees and contribute in appointing managers and supervisors; routinely evaluate team members to ensure standards of performance are met and assign responsibilities for each project. The Director of Production implements quality-control programs and policies, routinely analyzes production budgets, and make changes as necessary. Throughout the production process, the Director oversees the process to ensure safety procedures are followed and performance goals are met. The Director of Production also creates production reports for review by top executives.What you will doSupervise and manage a team of Production Managers, Chemists and TechniciansDirect and work with production team of managers, chemists and technicians to manage production workflow, schedule and qualityMonitor production activities and adjust schedule to ensure on-time deliveryDevelop process improvements to optimize production speed and qualityEstablish and enforce production and quality standardsMotivate team members to deliver exceptional work and exceed expectationsOrganize job trainings for team members to achieve business objectivesMaintain all production related documentations for future reference purposesEnsure that final product meets quality standards and customer specificationsUnderstand customer requirements and prepare production plan accordinglyCreate, update and implement policies and procedures for manufacturingEvaluate new equipment and technologiesEnforce cGMP guidelinesMaintain a clean and safe work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of control points, equipment and resourcesMaintain compliance with established safety policies and written proceduresDevelop growth opportunities for employeesMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state of the art industry practices, and participating in professional societiesEnsure that reporting employees receive adequate environmental, health and safety trainingEnsure that any operating or occupational accidents and incidents involving employees reporting to you are properly recorded and investigated to a productive conclusion. This includes ensuring employees are appropriately monitored and managed to address unacceptable levels of performanceEnsure a positive safety culture is developed within the area, and is supported by robust safety processes in accordance with industry standards and legislationEnsure safety arrangements are adhered to and protect the health and safety of employees, visitors, contractor, and the publicQualificationsPhD in Chemistry / Biological Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years relevant experience required orMaster's Degree in Chemistry / Biological Chemistry / Chemical Engineering with 10+ years relevant experience required orBachelor's Degree in Chemistry / Biological Chemistry / Chemical Engineering with 15+ years relevant experience requiredManagerial experience in cGMP manufacturing andPeptide and oligo nucleotide manufacturing experience in upstream and downstream manufacturingStrong knowledge of chemistry / / Biological chemistry/ chemical engineering along with cGMP manufacturing focusProficient with large scale manufacturing and process developmentProficient with various in-process analytical methodsExcellent written and oral communication skillsBasic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environmentAbility to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issuesDetail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problemsAbility to work independently and manage one’s timeCommunicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment