Operations Manager
Vaxxinova
- Worthington, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assuring cost-effective, regulatory-compliant, and on-time manufacturing and delivery of veterinary vaccine/biological products to customers
- Oversight of the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities for production to support Vaxxinova business operations.
- Long term strategic planning of raw material, management resources, plant staffing, and plant / equipment (capital expenditures).
- Training and coaching of managers to help them enhance their technical and leadership skills to improve the organization’s performance.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the manufacturing of products in order to satisfy production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
- Transfer of new products or processes from R&D or other Vaxxinova entities for commercialization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes
- Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in the manufacturing facility.
- Understanding and management of competing objectives (e.g. cost / quality) in order to deliver products that meet manufacturing standards as measured versus multiple criteria
- Familiar with regulatory agencies including the USDA/CVB, C-CVB, VICH, OSHA, Federal, State, and Local Agencies
- Familiarity with the principles of veterinary biologics, vaccine production, quality control and regulatory agencies
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail orientated with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Written and verbal English communication skills to effectively work with and interact with a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent presentation skills with ability to effectively present information to various audiences
- Proven track record of managing research projects and teams
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to exhibit sound business judgement, be decisive, flexible, and have determination
- Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- At least 10 years of prior applicable work experience is required
- At least 5 years in a veterinary vaccine or pharmaceutical business is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in related science field required
- Master’s degree in business or science field preferred
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account with company match
- 401K plan with company match
- PTO accrual
- Holiday pay
- Company Shutdown December 25 to December 31
- Short and long term disability
- Company paid life insurance