The Manager, Solution Prep manages all Solution Prep activities and ensures the effective use of resources within Solution Prep to meet manufacturing schedules while maintaining compliant operations.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all Solution Prep activities and ensures the effective use of resources within Solution Prep to meet manufacturing schedules while maintaining compliant operations.
• Develop a detailed plan of Solution Prep daily activities that ensures that both upstream and downstream manufacturing schedules are met, and that minimizes waste.
• Ensure that Solution Prep follow cGMPs and meet appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Hire, develop and retain manufacturing supervisors and associates.
• Ensure that all Solution Prep personnel are trained on and comply with all required safety procedures.
• In coordination with HR, set objectives and conduct performance reviews for staff.
• Support Engineering and Validation projects impacting Solution Prep, including responsibility for execution of validation/qualification protocols.
• Support Marketing and Sales, Customer Project Management, etc. in developing preliminary manpower estimates and equipment requirements to allow accurate contract pricing for proposed project.
• Participate in preparing budgets for the Solution Prep area and ensure that group operates within budget.
• In cooperation with Manufacturing Sciences, Process Development, Quality, etc, look for opportunities to improve operations.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline and 5+ years industry experience (fermentation, cell culture, purification); or 7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent

• Strong knowledge and experience with cGMP.
• Able to challenge and motivate others to improve their performance; defines job responsibilities and expectations, sets objectives, and offers feedback and support; rewards and reinforces good performance; deals with poor performance, urges and supports improvement throughout the performance period
•  Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

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FDBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please e-mail FDBUHR@fujifilm.com.

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