Pharmaceutical Plant Manager

Title: Pharmaceutical Plant Manager

Location: Cambridge, ON

Direct Hire- Full-time role, fully onsite

Start Date: ASAP (within the next month or two they need this person hired)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Plant Manager to lead the launch of a new injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will guide the plant from commissioning through full-scale production, building teams and processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Start-Up & Operations:

• Lead the commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up of the manufacturing facility, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and budget targets are met
• Develop and oversee manufacturing workflows, production schedules, and process controls to achieve GMP compliance and operational excellence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to optimize yield, reduce waste, and boost productivity

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain vendor partnerships critical to plant buildout and operations, including equipment suppliers and maintenance service providers
• Collaborate with vendors on equipment installation, qualification, and validation activities
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure material quality, timely delivery, and service reliability

Compliance & Reporting:

• Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to ensure full GMP and regulatory compliance (Health Canada/FDA/EU)
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental practices in accordance with regulations and company policies
• Establish and track KPIs for production, vendor performance, quality, and safety; deliver regular reports to senior leadership
• Monitor budget performance and control operational costs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• 5–7 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in plant management or operations leadership
• Demonstrated experience in new facility start-up or plant commissioning within sterile injectable pharmaceutical sector
• Proven expertise in vendor management, including selection, qualification, and performance oversight
• Deep knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and environmental regulations applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary
• Leadership role in shaping a new facility from the ground up
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing pharmaceutical operation

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