Senior Manager- Film Coating Operations (Rochester)

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Manager- Film Coating Operations for a direct job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Coating Engineering to be considered. You will be responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of film coating operations within the manufacturing environment. This role ensures consistent product quality, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and team development. Will be responsible for leading a multi-shift supervisor team empowered to manage a 24 x 5 schedule and transitioning to a 24 x 7 schedule.

Rate Range : $130 / k. to $190 / k. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Senior Manager- Film Coating Operations job responsibilities include :

Oversee daily operations of the film coating department, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, budget, and safety protocols. Need for a significant EHS safety upgrade and environmental compliance plan with related experiences.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance coating uniformity, throughput, and yield while reducing waste and downtime. Utilize formal problem-solving tools AND the need to problem solve and implement solutions to problem chemistries. Requires knowledge of process capabilities and performances related to coating and slitting processes.

Make analytical based production decisions for film coating technologies, equipment and formulation interactions.

Partner with R&D, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions, process validations, and troubleshooting.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning. Manage performance of the team.

Support or lead capital investment projects related to coating equipment upgrades, facility expansions, or automation initiatives.

Communicate manufacturing strategies so that they may provide guidance and support to manufacturing, thus ensuring quality processes and products. This includes collaborating on development of inspection control plans and quality system controls to support manufacturing operations.

Review financial reports, provide feedback on results, work to improve timeliness and accuracy of information. Monitor and implement MUV and Scrap reduction efforts.

Desired Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Coating Engineering is required.

Minimum Eight years related experience.

Must be willing to work a 24 x 5 schedule and transitioning to a 24 x 7 schedule

Excellent Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge

Experience in managing the operation of equipment and conduct tasks in a safe manner, adhering to established guidelines and applicable regulations

Strong technical writing and analytical skills required to write investigative reports, SOPs, NCMRs, batch records and other production-related documents

Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quidel Quality Management System per ISO, FDA and other regulatory agencies

Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or gina.manioci@akkodis.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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