Production Engineering Manager - Sever Pharma Solutions

Sever Pharma Solutions is an innovative contract developer and manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It offers customers bespoke solutions through an extensive knowledge and unique manufacturing capabilities. The expertise and capabilities lie in developing and manufacturing both solid and polymer-based dosage forms. Its solid dosage portfolio includes products such as immediate-release film and non-coated tablets, along with controlled-release tablets and granules. Meanwhile it pioneers in polymer-based dosage forms with products such as vaginal rings, implants, and intrauterine systems.

Currently Sever Pharma Solutions is expanding sales, staff, facilities, and its wider product portfolio. Focusing on high potent development and production, within the area of controlled release, the company has invested heavily in buildings and equipment with the aim of supporting growth and widening its core capabilities.

The business is part of Sever Life Sciences which focuses on the development and commercialization of niche hospital, and orphan products to respond to unmet medical needs and is present in 17 countries.

Sever Pharma Solutions is now searching for an experienced Production Engineering Manager with a solid track record in pharmaceutical, medical device or FMCG production. As Production Engineering Manager you will head a team of 10 highly qualified Engineers. You will report directly to the Production Director and will be a part of the Production Leadership Team.

Your task and responsibility

The Production Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading the production engineering team and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Production Director and will be accountable for overseeing the technical aspects of production, as well as ensuring compliance with EHS regulations and talent management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers to effectively investigate and manage deviations, execute CAPA and CR processes, and lead OOS investigations to ensure compliance and product quality.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance production efficiency, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize statistical process control methodologies to monitor process performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and proactively mitigate risks in production operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production challenges, drive process enhancements, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Uphold EHS standards and practices to create a safe working environment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FDA, EMA, and other relevant bodies.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth and development.
• Implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pharmaceutical science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience from pharmaceutical, medical device, or FMCG manufacturing, with a focus on production engineering and process optimization.
• Proficiency in deviation management, CAPA, CR, OOS investigations, statistical process control, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing a team of engineers and driving performance improvements.
• Thorough understanding of EHS regulations and standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.

Your profile

• Thrives in a dynamic environment.
• High commitment that can motivate and inspire others to perform at the highest standards.
• Communicates in an open and honest manner, gives positive feedback. Is open for to receive feedback.
• Capable of delivering the daily operational performance (hands on) whilst driving the midterm objectives.
• Continuously seeks improvement, challenges the truths, does not accept the status quo.
• Works for the team.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Fluent in both English and Swedish.

Why Sever Pharma Solutions?

You will have the chance to be part of an incredible growth journey, with numerous investments in production equipment and facilities. This is an opportunity to further develop a strong team and to work with strategic products which will have a positive impact on human health. You will work together with some of the most well-known pharmaceutical companies.

Information and application

For more information about this job-opening, please contact recruitment consultant Tobias Lorentzon at TOBLOR Consulting, phone: +46 735 11 10 60. You apply for this position through TOBLOR’s career site, https://career.toblor.se/, by uploading your CV and personal letter. For more information about Sever, please visit: https://www.severpharmasolutions.com/

We are looking forward to seeing your application!