Associate Director Manufacturing (Solution Preparation)

<p>Join us on our visionary path towards operational excellence, grounded in principles that prioritize respect for every individual, continuous improvement, and fact-based decision-making! Do you want to set the direction and lead the way for the future Drug Substance Manufacturing? Do you have the expertise to be our new Associate Director in Drug Substance <span><span><span>Manufacturing? If</span></span></span> so, read on to find out more!</p><p></p><p>Now you have a unique opportunity in our Dispensary, Campaign Support &amp; Solution prep. Department, as we are looking for an Associate Director for our manufacturing facility here in Hillerød.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Your New Role</span></b></p><p>We are looking for the right Associate Director for our manufacturing facility here in Hillerød. We are looking for an experienced People Manager who is eager to join a fast-growing CDMO. You will get the opportunity to lead, develop and improve an already existing organisation and an organisation which is looking into large expansion during the coming years.</p><p></p><p><u><span>Your primary tasks will entail but not limited to</span></u><u>:</u></p><ul><li>Lead with respect for every team member, nurturing their potential and growth.</li><li>Shop floor management by supporting and facilitating visual management, 3C and escalation flow.</li><li>Implement and oversee systems like 5S, TWI, 3C, and other transformative methodologies, ensuring their integration into daily operations and enhancing operational excellence.</li><li>Embed core behaviors such as trust, customer delight, Gemba (on-site engagement), and Genki (enthusiasm).</li><li>Ensure that we deliver in accordance with our agreements with our customers.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.</li><li>Ensure alignment with your peers across the organization and develop the value stream.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Skills &amp; Knowledge, we hope you possess</span></b></p><p><span>We are looking for a strong People Manager with great dedication and who enjoys going above and beyond, and one who knows that this is only done by teamwork. We believe in teamwork, a high degree of delegation, giving responsibility to those closest to the work. We believe in people!</span></p><p></p><p>We are therefore in search of a leader who:</p><ul><li>Has a rich experience of over 10 years in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, or analogous sectors.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong foundation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.</li><li>Possess hands-on experience with implementing and managing systems like 5S, TWI, Dry training setups, 3C problem solving and other lean methodologies.</li><li>Show a history of inspiring teams, embedding a LEAN culture, and emphasizing value creation.</li><li>Have undergone professional training or certifications related to operational excellence and lean methodologies, ensuring adeptness at driving and sustaining such initiatives.</li><li>Possess exceptional <span><span><span>relationship-building</span></span></span> capabilities, underpinned by respect for every individual.</li><li>Balance an entrepreneurial spark with unwavering commitment to quality and adaptability.</li><li>Exhibit fluency in English.</li><li>Thrive in an operational environment where priorities may shift on short notice, and where you at times will have to prioritize.</li></ul><p></p><p>If you bring a growth mindset, an unwavering commitment to seeking better ways, and a passion for navigating challenges with grace and integrity, we would love to hear from you!</p><p></p><p><b><span>Your New Team &amp; Department </span></b></p><p>The Dispensary, Campaign Support and Solution Prep Department (abb. DCS&amp;SP) Department you will be joining consist of +120 operators, 6 Supervisors, 1 Continuous Improvement Partner and 3 Managers and is expected to grow significant during the next years. With the expansion journey we are on you will experience first-hand how manufacturing is growing at rapid speed.</p><p></p><p>As Associate Director in our Manufacturing Department you will provide leadership to a Team of People Leaders within the area of Media and Buffer Preparation. You will take the lead in defining the strategy and setting the direction for the department. As an Associate Director you will lead 4 supervisors with approx. 10-25 operators in each team. You will ensure that we work in accordance with our 4 core values - trust, delight our customers, Gemba (go see), and Genki (enthusiasm). You will drive a continues improvement culture and always be ready to challenge status quo. In this role you will work closely with peers within your own area as well as peers within Quality, Engineering among others and across the site to ensure successful delivery of site goals. <span>The common denominator of the Department is the acknowledgement and development of every employee and the diversity of the