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Job #03511

About our client Our client is a young venture backed bio-sciences company headquartered in Georgia that is focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices. The company has multiple products on the market that are rapidly gaining momentum due to ground-breaking efficacy and a diverse range of applications. This is a unique opportunity for someone that wants to put their drive and initiative to work! Position Location Production Manager Georgia Salary Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Responsibilities 1) Overall Responsibility for Process Development including: Ongoing Liaison with Research & Development; Responsible for Accurate, Timely Technology Transfer from R&D; Preparation of Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions; Scale Up Processes from Proof-of Concept to Full-Scale Manufacturing. 2) Overall Responsibility for Production including: Purchasing; Scheduling of Complex Processes; Warehousing, Shipping, and Receiving Human Resource Management; Continuous Product, Process and Quality improvements. 3) Overall Responsibility for Quality including: Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs; Working with Regulatory Affairs to Achieve and Maintaining Required or Desired Certifications; Safety Regulations, Environmental Standards, etc.; Quality Assurance Controls for Production; Acceptance Criteria for Raw Materials, Work in Process, and Finished Goods; Personnel Development and Training; Cleanliness of the Production Environment; Failure; Investigations and Corrective Actions. 4) Overall Responsibility for Warehousing, Shipping & Receiving: Maintaining Inventory Control, Order Fulfillment; Customer Service Support; Sales Support. 5) In addition, in cooperation with Company personnel at all levels, the Production Manager is responsible for strategic short-term and long-term planning, including but not limited to: Being Nimble, Flexible, Creative, and Adaptable in All Assigned Duties; Establishing Strategic and Annual Business Plans. 6) Implementing Strategies and Internal Processes to Ensure Continuous Quality Improvement; Achievement of Corporate Goals and Objectives; Ensuring Resource Efficiency in All Operations; Meeting Company Profit Objectives; Financial Planning and Budgeting; Development of New Partner/Customer Relationships. 7) Support of Relationships with Existing Customers; Implementation/Enforcement of Company Policies and Procedures; Working Closely with Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, Marketing, and HR Teams; Determining Equipment Needs. Requirements 1) A 4-year degree in engineering or industrial management from an accredited university. 2) 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management. 3) A strong understanding of production as well as planning and execution of quality control; quality assurance; certifications; safety; environmental controls; human resources management, training and development; purchasing; financial planning and controls; and sales and customer support. 4) Experience with lean manufacturing / factory methods. 5) Thorough knowledge of automated equipment. 6) Strong project management skills. 7) A solid understanding of GMP, GLP, and ISO requirements. 8) Experience with maintaining and working in a clean room environment. 9) Able to manage project from development through pilot-plant production. 10) Experience with appropriately identifying and protecting company intellectual property. 11) Strong teamwork skills and ability to operate comfortably in a start up environment. 12) Must be a self starter and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.