Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Puerto Rico

Summary of Role:

With minimal supervision, support the execution of manufacturing/quality systems such as non-conformances, process validation, procedures, training, and new product introductions. Apply process, operational, scientific expertise, basic compliance knowledge, and analytical and troubleshooting skills to support manufacturing operations. May serve as primary production process owner for process support systems and assist with process ownership responsibilities on more complex process systems.

Responsibilities:

• Own change controls for manufacturing process changes
• Support major/trend deviation investigations throughout the whole lifecycle including Root Cause Analysis investigation, determination of Corrective/Preventive Actions, authoring process investigation reports, and presenting within regulatory inspections.
• Support Risk Assessments exercises and Microbial assessment evaluations.
• Led commercial campaign readiness and effectively communicate and collaborate with cross function areas.
• Assist in the generation of training materials and assist in providing training on scientific or technical aspects of the process.
• Provide commercial support when needed and assist on the floor troubleshooting.
• Design, coordinate, and support execution of functional tests, water tests, and other runs to challenge process and operations during major changes, or campaign readiness. Generate technical protocols as needed.
• Assist and provide guidance during MBR (Master Batch Record) creation/revisions.
• Perform assessment to support process, automation, or equipment modification or implementation of special projects
• Initiate, revise, and approve standard manufacturing procedures. Ensure all procedures reflect current operations. Serve as a document owner.
• Assess process performance and review of performance data. Evaluate, plan, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities.
• Complete assessments for CAPA applicability requests from other plants/sites
• Complete assessment for new or changes in BOM's (Bill of Materials)
• Serves as a peer-recognized specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining methodologies in that area.

Shift: Administrative

Location: Juncos, PR

Education:
Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 3 years of Manufacturing Operations experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Manufacturing Operations experience or Associate's degree and 10 years of Manufacturing Operations experience or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing Operations experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in handling deviations/non-conformances investigations.
• Skills for technical writing and development of reports.
• Knowledge and experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g. causal factors analysis, 5 Why's).
• Project management skills on identifying/tracking actions and achieving due dates

Skills:

• Detailed technical understanding of bioprocessing unit operations.
• Skilled in performance of GMP production operations.
• Regulatory knowledge and interactions.
• Participate and help lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with technical and management staff within manufacturing, process development, and quality.
• Organizational, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Basic project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of control charting.

This position is for a fixed term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group (a Cencora company) partners on site at their facility.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned