Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Operations Position Summary A collaborative life sciences organization offering opportunities for impact and growth is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Operations to provide operational leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing & Operations or executive leadership team, this role is responsible for driving manufacturing performance, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day manufacturing, production planning, facilities, and operational activities to achieve business and production objectives. Drive operational performance by improving productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, and on-time delivery. Support the development and execution of manufacturing and operational strategies to enable business growth, capacity planning, and scalability. Build a high-performance team culture through effective leadership, accountability, coaching, performance management, and talent development. Lead Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives. Oversee production planning, inventory management, purchasing coordination, supplier performance, and resource utilization. Partner closely with Quality, Engineering, and R&D to support new product introductions, technology transfers, process validation,



and regulatory requirements. Establish, monitor, and report key operational performance indicators (KPIs), using data to identify opportunities and drive improvements. Support departmental budgeting, capital planning, and cost-reduction initiatives. Ensure manufacturing and operational activities comply with GMP, ISO 13485, Health Canada, FDA, and applicable regulatory requirements. Identify and resolve operational issues, risks, and constraints while escalating strategic or significant matters as appropriate. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline. 5–8 years of progressive manufacturing and operations experience , preferably within a regulated industry such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or a similar setting. Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, quality systems, production planning, and operational KPIs. Experience working in a GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, Health Canada, or similarly regulated environment. Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to translate business objectives into practical operational plans and measurable results. Lean Six Sigma certification is considered an asset.

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