Our Manager, Production Maintenance, plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include:
The Manager, Production Maintenance is responsible for providing direction and daily supervision of production maintenance staff, planning equipment maintenance activities in accordance with schedules agreed upon, strategic planning sessions and development of site 5-year plan aligned with company vision and strategic direction. This position will have indirect, cross-functional involvement with all Operations and have opportunities to align systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient controls are in place to support regulatory compliance (i.e. 21CFR210 and 211), 503B compounding pharmacy registration and business operations. The Production Maintenance Manager will engage with other members of site management to ensure that the site platform for quality, compliance and operational efficiency are embedded across the site and visible through departmental and site metrics for the Maintenance Operations.
Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.
What the Manager, Production Maintenance Does Each Day:
Establishes and communicates a clear vision for a fully integrated and high performing production maintenance team that is aligned with the strategic objectives and business goals for QuVa Pharma
Ensures effective and compliance operations in accordance with site registrations, GMP and environmental regulations and state requirements
Effectively develops and leads the Production Maintenance team to provide site services with accountability for execution of equipment maintenance activities and calibrations to enable the Quva operations and other support functions to meet or exceed business expectations in cost, quality, compliance, safety, culture and capital
Leads the area of production maintenance from onboarding equipment through decommissioning via CMMS and related procedures
Defines and implements necessary production maintenance practices; as well as drive industry standards with regards to 503B outsourcing manufacturing facilities through participation and engagement with regulators, industry subject- matter experts on facility operations, knowledge and principles from other related industry segments that utilize controlled environments and aseptic manufacturing
Stays current with industry trends and identifies opportunities for workforce development and continued education for staff
Effectively executes projects that improve quality, safety, product cost, risk reduction and plant capabilities, this includes the development and preparation of required cGMP documentation required for the ongoing equipment maintenance programs; Assures completion of all phases a project in a timely and efficient manner
Networks and partners effectively internally with cross-functional disciplines (Procurement, Technical Support, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, IT) as well as externally with customers, suppliers, and regulators to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, as well as promote an organizational culture that supports the achievement of business objectives
Develops direct reports and builds a high-performance team through utilization of a performance management process that sets expectations, ensures ongoing coaching/mentoring and assesses employee performance
Supports development of site and departmental metrics to gauge ongoing performance of organization and identification of opportunities for continual process improvement
Our Most Successful Manager, Production Maintenance:
Has strong technical writing skills and verbal/written communication skills, including presentation skills
Successfully establishes priorities, allocates resources, and develops action plans to support day-to-day operation and drive improvement
Utilizes analytical, critical thinking and structured root cause analysis techniques for problem solving
Demonstrates expertise in project management
Meets challenges and develops innovative approaches
Influence others
Minimum Requirements for this Role:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering related field, or equivalent Science or Manufacturing Management related field, or a combination of education and industry experience
3 years of experience managing a team specializing in pharmaceutical environments
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) principles
Equipment/Instrument Calibration principles
Experience working with PLC's, HMI's, Robotics, and SCADA systems
Lean 6 Sigma knowledge and ability to utilize root cause analysis tools
Cleanroom Design, Operation and Maintenance
Experience with pharmaceutical grade compressed air systems
Knowledge of local and state regulatory requirements
Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:
Experience in the facility and utility standards for the pharmaceutical industry
Cleanroom Certification Requirements (ISO 14644)
Benefits of Working at Quva:
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
401k retirement program with company match
A minimum of 22 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions
Range: $98,891 - $135,975 Annually
This position is bonus eligible based on set criteria
About Quva:
Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy
Quva Pharma's multiple production facilities and industry-first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready-to-administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care
Quva BrightStream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more
Quva's overall progressive and integrated platform helps health-systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest-quality patient care
Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment
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All employment with Quva is "at will"
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