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Partner with other functions like EHS, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Sciences to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, fulfillment, capacity, cost, and project execution.Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Responsible for safety leadership and culture for Purification organization with a focus on employee safety, environmental exposures and identifying potential serious issues proactively.* Responsible for compliance with all regulatory policies. Implements current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) consistent with Corporate requirements.* Responsible for Purification manufacturing of multiple products in multiple suites at the facility which operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Responsible for Purification manufacturing with three purification suites (small, mid and large scale) composed of cleanrooms, automated process control, EBM and a variety of purification methods including MAb, UF/DF, NF and TFF skids.* Ensures organization adheres to policies and procedures governing environmental, health, and safety, requirements.* Accountable for delivering quality products in a timely manner at the most competitive cost to the Corporation. Effectively communicates production status with downstream customers.* Responsible for defining near-term and long-term strategic plans for extended organization. Implements required actions, staffing plan and organizational development to deliver committed results.* Champions and implements a culture of operational excellence that leverages lean manufacturing principles.* Develops annual operating budget and executes all operational activities to meet or beat financial plan. Accountable for developing and implementing a 3-5-year manufacturing strategy to address safety, quality, product yields, and financial outcomes.* Regularly interacts with leaders from Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Sciences, and other Sites to resolve issues, drive improvement activities, and prioritize initiatives and resources.* Develops self, direct reports, and high potential employees. Manages a team of 2-3 direct reports and ~150 indirect reports.* Key member of Site Senior Leadership Team (SLT).Qualifications* Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees.* Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports, understand, and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal and external engineering/technical experts, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment setting.* Demonstrated leadership skills, including sponsoring/leading high performing cross-functional teams* Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, with a demonstrated ability to present key quality/department/business indicators to senior management.* Ability to drive change and motivate others toward a common vision* Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and analytical skills* Must be confident, resourceful, creative, self-reliant, and self-motivated.* Understanding of global cGMP regulations and quality management systems for pharmaceutical or biotechnology operations, including participation in regulatory inspections* Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills.* Strong project management, organization, and planning.* Excellent working knowledge of world-class manufacturing techniques, including Lean and Six SigmaEducation and/or experience* Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science, Engineering, or other related technical field. Master’s Degree preferred. 10+ years of related experience with 7+ years of experience in a Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical in a management/manufacturing leadership role.* Must have previous relevant experience leading manufacturing operations with a proven track record of success in leading complex organizations.* Experience in Lean Manufacturing and DMAIC, with a proven record of driving operational improvements.Physical Demands* In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.Working Environment* Must be able to work in controlled environments for 3-5 hours requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.* No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.* May work in a cold, wet environment* Must be able to work as needed to cover multiple shifts, including weekends.* May be required to work in a confined area.* Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.LocationsUSA – CA – Los AngelesWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time