Position Description

We are hiring a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing. The Sr. Manager, Manufacturing will lead all activities of production, labor and material resource planning to ensure quality products are manufactured on time to meet customer and market demands.  They will also formulate and recommend manufacturing policies, strategy and programs, which help guide the corporation in improving its safety, quality, productivity, reliability and competitive position.

At FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (dba FUJIFILM Biosciences), we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (dba FUJIFILM Biosciences).

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Responsibilities:

• Develops effective policies and procedures with regard to manufacturing activities that meet with corporate policies, established budgetary guidelines, health and safety of employees, applicable governmental regulations, and emerging technologies.
• Defines and recommends manufacturing objectives; develops specific short and long-range plans and programs together with supporting budget requests.
• Manages the production schedule and raw material inventory through the manufacturing process.
• May act as management representative in supporting Operation’s objectives in continuous improvements and Quality Systems.
• Managed production employees and identifies required training and development needs. Develops tracking systems to help achieve training goals.
• Manages manufacturing of catalog and custom products per established procedures while meeting approved specifications and quality.
• Tracks product trends and makes recommendations for long term Personnel and Equipment planning.
• Defines and suggests the procurement, installation and maintenance of processing equipment used in manufacturing.
• Measures departmental performance, and implements procedures within his/her responsibility for better efficiency, cost reduction, and improved company reputation.
• Provides support, as needed, for the FISI global production sites related to operation start up, improvement and harmonization of FISI Operations.
• Interacts with senior management, reporting and working on strategy development and execution planning

Required Skills/Education:

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent experience knowledge and expertise
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/Diagnostic Production, with a minimum of five years of management experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment with multiple levels of direct and indirect reports.
• Detailed knowledge of processes necessary to produce quality products in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $104,313 - $147,624 annually. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (fisihr@fujifilm.com).