Manager, Production

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world.

Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally.

Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.

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Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of a specific operating department within Solid Dose Operations, including ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with Safe Work Practices, cGMP, current Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.

As part of the Production leadership team, the main focus of the role is to lead the development and execution of department action plans in support of continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, GMP compliance / Quality, Reliability, and People development

Job Responsibilities

• Provide visible, results-oriented leadership that drives continuous improvement consistent with the Operations Strategic Plan.
• As a key member of the Production leadership team, actively participate in the development of the annual site work plan and ensure that department activities are in place to deliver results consistent with the plan.

Co-ordinate activities with other team members for alignment of resources and approach.

• Performs all work in support of our Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion. Employ strategies that fully engage all department employees in the pursuit of Compliance and Reliability as inseparable objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the key business partners outside of Production not limited to HR, Formulations, Logistics, Facilities and QA.

Utilize these relationships to drive cross functional improvement opportunities in a productive manner.

• Be audit-ready at all times.
• Drive a daily operating focus that maximizes the effectiveness of the facility and promotes problem solving on the team level.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans within approved levels.
• Ensure proactive performance management through annual reviews and regular balanced feedback.
• Ensure company policies are consistently and fairly applied in the department.
• Support training for all employees (including self) and ensure training records are current and complete for all personnel.
• Represent the interests of Production Operations in the absence of the Director.
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance;

check in on employee's progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.

• Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values - Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth;

then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.

• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated interpersonal savvy and relationship management / networking skillsStrong ability to deal with ambiguity and manage through difficult situationsExcellent ability to delegate and can effect change through others without direct involvementStrong written and oral communication skillsExercises innovative tactics and encourages others to demonstrate creative approaches
• Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in Production, with 3-5 years in a management roleExperience with FDA and HPFBI inspections

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.