Manager, Manufacturing - Exton, PA

Manager, Manufacturing

Exton, PA (on-site)

 

The Manufacturing Manager assures that dsm-firmenich Biomedical products are of consistent and high quality by managing operations in compliance with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and quality system requirements to meet customer quality and service expectations. This role will have full accountability for manufacturing, testing, planning, process support and improvement.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the operations team in the assigned unit
• Promote and maintain a strong “Safety First” culture
• Lead troubleshooting process for process/tooling/other problems that occur during daily production activities.  Effectively interact with other departments to resolve issues and drive solutions
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaborate with SHE, quality, supply chain and engineering
• Coordinate job, safety, and GMP training for production personnel as required

 

We Bring:

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

 

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or  a technical discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant operations experience required
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing others required
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, medical device industry and/or pharmaceuticals experience highly preferable
• Strong leadership with the ability to drive for solutions
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience as a change agent

 

 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

 

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

 

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected