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Manages and directs directing all manufacturing activities a plant or production process, including production, materials, quality control, and manufacturing engineering, to produce products in the most cost-effective way, while meeting shipping requirements and sales commitments. Plant may be a stand-alone facility or a relatively independent unit within a larger site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute process design and test plans to provide a technical basis for developing and evaluating new or improved manufacturing processes.
Oversee, review, and/or participate in process development/improvement activities, process validation protocols and reports, product and process transfer plans, and making plans for changes and/or improvements.
Serve as technical reviewer and/or approver of change controls.
Provide direction to external vendors during the design, purchase, and validation of new process equipment.
Leadership in the areas of operational and occupational safety, process safety, environmental compliance, and housekeeping.
Leadership in the area of manufacturing-related compliance (FDA, EMA, IPEC, ISO, etc.).
Deliver results according to departmental goals/objectives.
Support development and ensure conformance to departmental budget.
Participation in the management of operations planning and production scheduling (S&OP).
Leadership of the manufacturing department, including direct and indirect reports.
Effective communication and collaboration with internal/external clients, visitors, auditors, etc.
Responsible for building and maintaining an effective departmental culture and a psychologically safe working environment.
Cost efficient utilization of departmental personnel.
Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Support the CST in their efforts to improve site safety performance.
REQUIREMENTS
Advanced degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes, preferably in the areas of parenteral drug product production, aseptic processing, sterile fill/finish, and/or medical device manufacturing.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of increasing management responsibility and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes such as LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.
Knowledge of parenteral drug delivery technologies.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelvin Seals [C]Company is
Evonik CorporationSkills Required
- Advanced degree in chemical engineering or related field
- Fifteen years of management experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of continuous improvement processes like LEAN and Six Sigma
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
