Operations Manager

About the company/role:

• Pharmaceutical company located in Wellington NZ
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Attractive salary + Bonus + Wellness package
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills

About the role
The primary responsibility of this role is to manage and optimise the overall operations of manufacturing and site in an efficient and cost effective manner. As the Operations Manager, you will be a strong leader, mentor, drive and motivate your team. 

In addition to this, you will be responsible for the following:


Ensure the manufacturing schedules and processes are met, considering labour, equipment, facility and material allocations to effectively execute to plans
Implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, cost and overall performance.
 

• Oversee operations of the manufacturing team
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and other standards
• Delivery training programs to staff related to technical cleaning and GMP compliance
• Recruit, train and mentor the operations team
• Monitor expenses and track financial performance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement, industry standards and company policies
• Lead and manage all aspects of site operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills & experience:

• To be successful for this role, you will possess the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, engineering, or related disciplines).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing, preferably in viral antigen and vaccine production.
• Practical understanding of current concepts in vaccine manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with financial management, including budgeting and cost control.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). 
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah or Aphrodite on 03 9040 1630.



 

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