Sr Manufacturing Manager - Continuous Improvement

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Manufacturing Manager - Continuous Improvement

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. At Amgen, we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps fuel scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.

In this vital role you will be responsible for leading and managing continuous improvement projects at the AOH Assemble and Packaging Plant. Includes revision of documentation (SOP, PTC, FORM, Manufacturing Procedure), QMS records (Deviation, CAPA, Change Control, CAPA EV), Electronic Batch Records and Risk Assessments. Reporting to the Executive Director Plant Manager, this role will support the other functional areas Assembly and Packaging (Vials, Syringes, Devices), Engineering, Process Development, Quality, Validations, IS, Regulatory and other functions as required. This role is crucial for AOH success, it is a key contributor in AOH daily operation and is considered part of the Leadership Team.

Technical

• Manage the manufacturing Continuous Improvement team that provides technical, project and troubleshooting support to the manufacturing areas.
• Lead the relevant continuous improvement team to achieve plant goals and objectives
• Ensure consistent global operational practices are implemented through alignment with standards and continued evaluation of practices by engaging in relevant global networks and teams
• Explain Assembly and Packaging process to other plant support teams (Manufacturing, QA, F&E, PD, Logistics, HR, etc.)
• Oversee the development, revision, review, and approval of documents (SOPs, FORMS, Deviations, CAPAs, CC, etc) that are owned by the continuous improvement team
• Support the plant in the project approval, prioritization and implementation process
• Develop functional area metrics to support the benchmarking of site, global, and industry. Develop improvement strategies based off the benchmarking data.
• Provide technical direction to the team
• Provide on-the-floor & hands–on support in complex troubleshooting exercises
• Leads strategy on OEE improvements
• Leads Yellow and Green Belt Manufacturing initiatives

Planning

• Lead in the development of the Continuous Improvement team’s long and short-term strategies, goals and objectives that ensure the department and plant achieves the company goals
• Ensure the coordination and goal alignment of functional area and plant production operations
• Participate in Plant Level Work Center Team (WCT) Meeting and Lead daily WCT
• Develop plans and ensure adequate staffing and knowledge to ensure Target Dates for the team’s work (NPI, CAPA, Change Control, SOP and EBR revision, risk assessments, etc.) are met

Support Functions

• Collaborate with and serve as department liaison to support other organizations (Manufacturing, QA, F&E, PD, IS, etc.)
• Resolve issues between manufacturing, quality and maintenance organizations

Compliance

• Ensure Assembly and Packaging practices (processes & methods) and policies align with external regulatory requirements and internal corporate and site guidelines and procedures
• Connect with Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance to ensure the functional area stays in compliance
• Develop, approve, establish and ensure practices and policies are consistent
• Assure the appropriate level of training is available and assigned for staff at all levels of the relevant functional area

Staff

• Coach, mentor and ensure the development of supervisors and staff
• Partner with HR to recruit, retain and empower staff
• Ensure an ongoing organizational structure capable of adapting to changing business needs
• Ensure safety goals are communicated and supported in alignment with ongoing plant safety programs
• Ensure functional area staff exemplifies the Amgen Values & Behaviors
• Ensure an executable Succession Plan is in place for the relevant functional area

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr Manager Manufacturing Support professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of manufacturing support experience

or

Master’s degree and 6 years of manufacturing support experience

or

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of manufacturing support experience

or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of manufacturing support experience

or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of manufacturing support experience

2 years of experience managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, and programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational background in Life Sciences or Engineering
• Availability to support the manufacturing operation on Non Standard Shifts, Nights or Weekends (On call and/or on site) as needed
• Experience with Final Drug Product manufacturing technologies / equipment, specifically Assembly and Packaging manual and automated equipment
• Regulatory knowledge and interactions
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• Ability to partner with other departments / functions / areas
• Analytical problem solving
• Considerable organizational skills
• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Basic project management skills.
• Knowledge of control charting and statistics
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and counseling
• Ability to deal with and manage fast and constant change
• Ability to set goals
• Ability / experience in working in fast paced manufacturing environment where issues must be assessed, understood and resolved immediately
• Customer satisfaction mentality
• Ample knowledge of cGMP Regulations around Sterile Product Manufacturing, Combination Products and other relevant area regulatory requirements
• Ability to maintain an environment and culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Proven experience implementing a continuous improvement program based on performance monitoring through KPIs
• Desire to create an environment with Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 6/30/2025; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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