Manufacturing Program Manager - Pharmaceuticals

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements in the United States, Europe and Latin America. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

The Program Manager will provide Program management for molding and assembly aspects of NPD programs under the ADDS Platform products.  Primarily supports new product introductions by working closely with R&D, manufacturing plants, and outside Vendors to implement manufacturing technologies.

Duties Include:

• Interfaces with personnel from R&D, Quality, etc.  Creates a seamless collaborate with a multi-functional team to ensure successful product launches, demonstrating internal SME’s for molding and assembly.
  

• Assesses new product designs, ensuring part designs can be manufactured economically and scaled up.
  

• Coordinate resource availability within the internal manufacturing team
  

• Actively participates as a core team member in support of new product launches and continuous improvement.
  

• Creates and maintains a strong network with our manufacturing partners to accomplish project objectives.
  

• Supports creation of several Manufacturing specific documents/procedures.
  

• Develops project plans and implements within budget constraints.  Manages assigned projects, using project management tools, providing accurate tracking and reporting to leadership.
  

• Makes recommendations and supports the transfer of manufacturing processes, equipment and technology across PS manufacturing plants, external supply partners, and their customers.
  

• Provides technical support in the assessment and assignment of a product or product line to customer manufacturing plants.
  

• Ensuring that a methodical and rigorous approach is followed in process and equipment development, including feasibility and Proof of Principal work, risk assessment and analysis, appropriate use of Six Sigma methodologies, and effective documentation.
  

• Responsible for managing the execution of projects or workstreams within projects.
  

• Provides updates of status, risks, and issues to functional and business leadership.
  

• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principals.
  

• Accountable for setting own work direction and completing work tasks.
  

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical subject area.
  

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience running Manufacturing related projects and/or equipment. 
  

Additional skills:

• Incumbent’s history should cover knowledge of process flow, Assay/Automation equipment process development and Molding process development.
  

• Proven ability to support the manufacturing aspects of new product development.  Demonstrated leadership as a manufacturing lead within a multi-functional group with direct responsibility driving successful project outcomes.
  

• Proficiency in the use of computer applications including Excel, MS Word, 3D Modeling and drafting software (e.g. SolidWorks), Microsoft Project, and Minitab.  Ability to interpret part drawings.
  

• Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in the manufacture and quality control of medical devices
  

• Resolving personal/team conflicts and functional conflicts.
  

• Desired: Understanding of product development processes, regulatory and quality requirements.
  

• Critical thinking: Ability to manage unpredictable challenges and demonstrate organizational capabilities.
  

• Highly motivated with good organizational and analytical/technical problem solving skills.
  

• Effective written and oral communication skills; capable in communicating to multiple audiences, and senior management personnel.
  

• Experience working with 3rd party vendors and suppliers.
  

• Essential: Experience in managing and support in executing acceptance test and validation testing protocols
  

• Desired: Important to understand the DOE process and creation while leveraging strong analytical and empirical skills.
  

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification highly desirable
  

• Essential: Previous engineering experience in an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)/QSR (Quality System Regulation) environment
  

• Desired: Experience in metrology, CAD , i.e. SolidWorks or other CAD system is a plus
  

• Essential: Program Leadership: Ability to lead projects effectively, PMP Certification a plus
  

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401k Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Identity Theft Plans

Retirement & Pension Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities 

Parental Leave

& More