Operations Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer in Wilson, NC who is hiring an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role is ideal for a proven leader from the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry who thrives on driving performance, ensuring compliance, and fostering high-performing teams. This is a direct hire opportunity offering excellent benefits and bonus opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations for oral solid dose and/or liquids production lines, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.
- Lead and develop a team of supervisors, technicians, and operators, building a culture of accountability, safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to deliver production goals and resolve operational challenges.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including output, quality, OEE, and labor productivity while managing departmental budgets.
- Champion lean manufacturing practices, drive process improvements, and support capital projects.
- Serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic and tactical plant objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Operations, or related discipline; Associate’s degree with strong experience considered.
- 5 plus years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, OSD, liquids, or regulated consumer goods preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and batch manufacturing or packaging processes.
- Proven success leading teams in a high-volume, regulated environment.
- Skilled in ERP tools and production/quality systems, SAP experience a plus.
- Strong budget, planning, and continuous improvement background.
Preferred:
- Experience with oral solid dose equipment (compression, encapsulation, coating, packaging) or liquid formulations.
- Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
- Experience supporting FDA, DEA, OSHA, or other regulatory audits.
