Job Description

The Siegfried Group is a global life science company with a network of 12 sites across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Siegfried offers contract development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and drug products. Siegfried employs over 3,600 people and generated sales of 1.3 billion USD in 2022. Siegfried Holding AG is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SFZN).

Purpose of Position

Our site in Pennsville has been part of the Siegfried family since 1928 and has around 180 employees. It is our drug substance manufacturing site for the US market and provides spray drying operations globally, with focus on pilot and commercial manufacturing of drug substances (APIs) and related. In the past months, we have undertaken significant projects and implemented strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking the full potential of the site.

Within this context, we are currently looking to fill the position of Head of Production .

In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management of manufacturing at the site, playing a pivotal role in the transformative growth of our Pennsville facility. Success in this role will require adaptability, resilience, and the ability to navigate through a dynamic environment, given the recent changes and ongoing optimization efforts.

If you are seeking a new career challenge and envision yourself as a team player who proactively takes initiative and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make a difference every day alongside your team, then you are the right personality for us. This is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to the success of a crucial site within our organization, where your leadership skills and strategic mindset will be instrumental in driving the site's success even in the face of evolving challenges.

Your responsibilities

As Head of Production , you will lead our Managers of Wet Trains, Physical Operations and Cleaning Experts as well as be responsible for our team of Chemical and Physical Operations Operators (ca. 60 employees). You are a direct report to the GM at our site in Pennsville and you will be a member of our Site Leadership Team (SLT).

Your tasks

• Ensure that all plant operations are conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to promote the safety of the plant employees
• Cooperate closely with development to design processes that fit the manufacturing capabilities and ensure that all new production processes are safe and in compliance with all relevant environmental regulations
• Establish and drive a culture of "first time right" for all production activities
• Lead all current and new production activities through supervision and delegation to ensure that all production requirements are met, till the conclusion of the campaign
• Lead through management teams (shift supervisors and operations managers) a broad operations team with training, continuous improvement and operational excellence as key foundations
• Collaborate closely with Compliance to implement all process validations, equipment qualifications, and rework/reprocessing activities as well as review and approve any deviations or investigations associated with production
• Coach and develop management teams and in turn ensure similar development of indirect reports in order to improve the succession aspects in Operations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cycle time, yield, labor utilization, efficiencies, process reliability, and production costs
• Coordinate all DEA activities to ensure that all CFR regulations are met. Manage implementation and adherence to all applicable DOT, IATA, IMO, SHE, DEA and cGMP regulations

Your profile

Knowledge and experience

• A Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Degree
• 5+ years of experience in a similar leadership role in chemical synthesis type manufacturing preferably within the pharmaceutical or life science industries
• 10+ years of work experience within the pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry
• A proven track record in applying structured approaches of Lean and Six Sigma is key to support improvements and cultural change in the operational organization
• Relevant experience in managing a unionized team

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate employees, clearly communicate job requirements and effectively manage the performance of the assigned tasks, while keeping a "hands-on" mentality
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, providing solutions, and forward-thinking through solid problem-solving
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills with the ability to communicate and form relationships at all levels, from entry level to Executive Committee

In order to support your team in 24/7 rotating shifts we are looking for someone open to live close to the plant.

Why joining Siegfried in Pennsville

• Competitive performance-based bonus
• A generous Employee Share Matching Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (employee contributes a small cost)
• Life, Sickness and Accident insurance, and Long-term disability (paid by company)
• Buy Up of Life Insurance (optional)

Siegfried USA will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job.

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