What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANUFACTURING MANAGER position at Arnet Pharmaceutical Corp?
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and controls the production operation for manufacturing delivery requirements, quality standards and within cost targets.
Maintains effective planning and management of manufacturing operations to ensure that products are produced on time and consistent with quality standards.
Ensures selection, development, and motivation of a competent operations team, organized effectively to ensure the maximum utilization of human resources.
Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance scheduling of the Manufacturing area.
Responsible for scheduling the manpower needed in every manufacturing area.
Logistic planning and analysis of production lead times.
Responsible for timekeeping system of production personnel.
Attend daily production meetings.
Make sure equipment is properly running and PMs are done.
Hands on capability to help specify and monitor equipment fixtures jigs, and tools needed to optimize the manufacturing process.
Responsible for enforcing SOPs.
Reviews and modifies existing equipment and production methods to reduce manufacturing costs to improve operating efficiency.
Ensures long-range planning and review of manufacturing operations to ensure that production meets the strategic goals and objectives of business.
Develops and implements effective quality control programs to ensure that quality standards and objectives are met.
Contributes to the short and long-range growth and profitability of the business unit.
Contributes to the establishment and maintenance of company's image through vendor, customer and community contacts.
Assumes responsibility for new product and / or process introduction.
Adheres to the Companys Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Standards.
Responsible for Manufacturing KPIs
Works hand in hand with Planning and Packaging departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Technical degree.
10 years experience managing teams of people in a high volume Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies and environment
Bilingual (English and Spanish- required
Strong communication skills
Strong people skills
Metrics reporting
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Experience using ERP and work order transaction systems to control shop floor scheduling and inventory.
Ability to work under pressure