APU Manufacturing Manager

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Position Purpose: Lead technical and non-technical team, both hourly and salaried in continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct, instruct, train, and supervise Plant Production/APU personnel
• Create production operations that promote customer quality and delivery satisfaction
• Organize and lead programs to continuously improve production operation with respect to productivity, quality, safety, inventory levels and operating expense while utilizing lean manufacturing techniques
• Provide a safe working environment for all employees and actively participate in the plant safety committee and programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and key customers
• Serve as point of contact between Nemera plants ensuring conformity to standards and leverage best practices as developed
• Coordinate Lean Community exchanges between the Nemera plants to drive common Global projects/methodologies and share ongoing projects/savings ideas
• Perform Plant Lean Audits in each Nemera plant together with Plant Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager
• Manage, report, document and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilization
• Ensure thorough production process Root Cause analysis and any required Corrective Actions are completed on a timely basis
• Develop/maintain annual capital budget to achieve financial objectives are met as well as scheduling expenditures, compiling, and studying costs, initiating corrective actions where required
• Evaluate financial implication of changes made in the operation, with objective of achieving maximum profitability
• Assure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standards, with all other applicable regulations as well as all company & plant policies
• Develop personnel to grow and assume greater responsibilities that fit into a succession plan for future growth 
• Support plant layout transformation and new asset delivery projects to ensure a smooth transition and ramp-up to production
• Ensure IT systems adherence to standards and escalate as need requires
• Facilitate teamwork and promote collaboration across departments and central functions
• Implement programs and procedures required for plant cleanliness
• Ensure smooth cooperation for industrialization project (e.g.: PQ, NPI stages) and interfaces for escalation
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and additional 3 to 5 years of management experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience

• Ability to lift 30 lbs, and
• Stand and walk up to 80% of shift 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to coach and mentor on an individual and group basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions from staff, leadership, customers, and suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Injection Molding and Medical Device manufacturing experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• SAP experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Both ISO 8 Clean Room production environment and general office with travel in between 
• Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and additional 3 to 5 years of management experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience

• Ability to lift 30 lbs, and
• Stand and walk up to 80% of shift 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to coach and mentor on an individual and group basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions from staff, leadership, customers, and suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Injection Molding and Medical Device manufacturing experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• SAP experience

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.net

Know someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position

POSITION RANGE: $120,000- $150,000 USD Salary (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.