Plant Manager, New Venture Job at Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC

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  • Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC
  • Lenoir, NC

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food & Beverage or Automotive production, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in quality and safety. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, managing staff, and optimizing operations to meet our company goals.

Job Responsibilities
  • Operations Management : Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality control, maintenance, and shipping.
  • Team Leadership : Manage, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and staff to achieve operational goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Safety Compliance : Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards, implementing best practices for workplace safety and employee training.
  • Quality Assurance : Maintain high standards of quality in production processes, implementing quality control measures and addressing any quality issues that arise.
  • Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
  • Supply Chain Coordination : Collaborate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials and efficient distribution of products.
Required Skills

  • 5-10+ years of experience in plant management or similar roles within the food and beverage industry, automotive industry, or similar rigorous production.
  • Strong understanding of FDA regulations is a plus but not required
  • Proven experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
  • Proficient in plant management software and Microsoft Office Suite, SAP is a plus.
  • Ability to comply with and enforce aseptic practices and cleanroom behavior
  • Ability to lead a team to manufacture product in a compliant manner employing accuracy and efficiency
  • Be able to communicate timely and effectively with both senior management and employees
  • Ability to hold employees accountable for accurate, complete and timely task execution
  • Must display sound judgment, ability to seek guidance, and provide clear directions
  • Strong analytical, listening, verbal/written communication, achieve accuracy without being rushed, efficient time-management, problem-solving, attention to detail, prioritization, organization, interpersonal, computer and conflict management skills
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division)
E ducation Requirements
  • Associates degree required, or a combination of experience and education may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree
  • Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred
Other requirements
  • Two (2) years previous leadership experience preferred
  • Five (5) years manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical, food, automotive or chemical or other cGMP industries required

Job Tags

Full time,

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