Director - Bulk Compounding Operations - Revlon - Raleigh-Durham

Job description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Direct and manage a team of professionals who are responsible for the bulk manufacturing and compounding activities at our Oxford, North Carolina site. This position will interface cross functionally with R&D Quality, Product Development and Operations, to ensure that product launches meet corporate expectations, maintaining a focus on quality, cost and deadlines. Analyze and develop long-term programs and requirements into plans for bulk manufacturing. Meet financial objectives and operating targets for materials, labor, inventory and overhead. Administer training designed to enhance knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, quality, safety and continuous improvement.

MAJOR DUTIES:
Planning:
Ensure that all Customer requirements (domestic, international & special markets) are met per company objectives (Regular business forecast & Promotional commitments).
Drive on-time delivery of bulk manufacturing for regular and/or promotional business, by developing work schedules designed to meet internal and external customer needs, balancing personnel, equipment and facilities to capacity, in conjunction with Supply Planning and the Filling and Assembly functions.

Evaluate equipment requirements, in conjunction with R&D, incorporating new technology into our operations. Perform cost/benefit analyses and geared towards the purchase of new equipment.
Provide technical input into the selection of new suppliers.
Support the development and scale-up of new products and pilot batches in preparation of full scale manufacturing.
Partner with the site Quality Director (and others – as needed) to implement any new requirements due to new products or new regulations. Provide / facilitate training as needed.

Continuous Improvement:
Perform assessments and root cause analysis to identify quality improvements throughout the bulk manufacturing organization.
Initiate, research and implement continuous improvement projects designed to reduce cost, lead time and quality issues. Support and facilitate site cost reduction objectives.
Develop and evaluate production needs on both short and long-term basis, to ensure optimization of people and equipment resources.
Interface with procurement in order to manage technology transfer to new suppliers, designed to validate new suppliers and raw materials.
Develop capacity studies and monitor production requirements and forecasts that ensure proper capacity.
Maintain knowledge and information throughout the development process, track project deadlines and timelines, communicate with other functional areas progress made.

People Management:
Recruit, onboard and ensure that all new hires are onboarded and trained.
Oversee and provide quality fact-based performance management feedback, reviews, coaching and career discusses.
Proactively address workplace issues.
Provide training, guidance and mentoring to team.
Ensure that a safe workplace is constantly maintained.
Ensure that all Revlon & Governmental Good Manufacturing Practices are complied with.
Comply with all OSHA & Revlon guidelines and procedures. Assist Safety Director, as needed with task forces, projects and teams.

Financials:
Responsible for all financial aspects of the operation: Control of Labor – Direct (productive effort); Indirect (support effort); Non standard (Rework & First pass yield issues); Material – performance to optimize material usage and minimize waste; Overhead – effective utilization of management staff, supplies and anciliary equipment; Capital – effective, proactive utilization of installed equipment base, addressing capacity and new product needs with adequate lead time to meet customer’s needs.

Desired Skills and Experience
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry related discipline required, MBA preferred.
15+ years in manufacturing, including experience in bulk filling and compounding, tech transfer and scale-up.
Knowledge of raw materials and their formulations and impacts to process efficiencies and stability.
Track record of leading, mentoring, coaching others to success, empowering and training teams to success.
Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge and understanding of production equipment, capabilities and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with continuous improvement and driving change, ability to analyze, forecast, plan and facilitate cross functional teams to implement change and move forward.
Prior experience in an FDA regulated environment and knowledge of GMP.
Computer skills, Excel, Word, MRP systems.

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