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Job #02640

About our client Our client is a leading, privately held pharmaceutical manufacturing organization that has been in existence for more than 20 years. They produce, distribute and market an exceptional family of products and are number one or number two in each key category. With a growth-orientation, annual sales over $100M and an empowering corporate culture, this is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Position Location Production Operations Manager Los Angeles, California Salary Reports to Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Vice President and General Manager Responsibilities 1) Handle the company’s west coast manufacturing operation, including all aspects of compound, filling and packaging of a 60K+ sq. ft. facility 2) Manage planning and purchasing of raw materials, production planning, receiving and the raw materials warehouse 3) Meet the financial, operational (quality, cost, delivery and safety) and regulatory goals for site operations 4) Manage 6 Direct Reports as well as 100 hourly associates 5) Achieve service-level targets for key customers 6) Drive cost reduction through manufacturing and supply chain initiatives 7) Act as a member of the Management Team and work on the strategic planning process, with a primary focus on achieving the objectives set forth for the division 8) Develop, motivate and maintain a qualified, effective and efficient workforce Requirements 1) Degree (4 year) (MBA preferred) 2) Minimum 10 years of relevant and successful business experience, including at least 5 years in leading organizations in a pharmaceutical (or closely related) MRP-driven manufacturing environment 3) Experience in managing MRP/Master Production Schedule functions, purchasing functions, warehouse operations and distribution center operations 4) Experience in working on the production floor 5) Knowledge of cGMPs, industry best practices (including operational excellence principles), liquid filling technologies and business processes associated with pharmaceutical operations 6) Experience of working with multiple regulatory agencies such as FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc. 7) Sufficient knowledge of finance to evaluate business plans, contribute and analyze risk 8) Good understanding of operational finance 9) Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish) 10) Ability to dramatically improve/turnaround operation’s performance 11) Attitude of a team player working in an environment with a highly diverse workforce 12) Successful record of hiring, developing and inspiring staff 13) Ability to embrace the company’s values and excel within the company culture 14) Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills