Phlow Corp
Vice President of Operations & Engineering
Phlow Corp, Virginia State University, Virginia, us, 23806
Job Overview
The Director of Operations & Engineering will be responsible for Phlow's production facilities. This role includes building reactors to support Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) processes and may also include optimization of production processes. The candidate will support the CDMO business to ensure business objectives are met and for the execution of the internal Phlow API development projects. In this role, the candidate will contribute to the API development projects to ensure milestones are met and projects are on time and on budget. The candidate will ensure excellence in the engineering aspects of Phlow's manufacturing facility. The candidate will personify Phlow's shared values and culture, both internally and externally, and will work with the highest standards of safety, integrity, transparency, and ethics to create win-win scenarios for patients, customers, partners, and colleagues.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrates ethical leadership qualities in the improvement of Safety, Quality, and Cost and Delivery performance measures for the facility.Directs and manages plant operations for production, scheduling, maintenance, quality, engineering, and shipping and receiving.Cooperates with management team in formulating and establishing company policies and operating procedures.Leads, evaluates, coaches and trains manufacturing personnel.Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.Develops and controls profits, plans, and budget.Implements cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards.Develops and implements standard operating procedures.Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment.Experience in process safety management.Experience with DeltaV.Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.Incorporates shop floor organization and plan cleanliness among plant personnel.Provides direction, development, and leadership to production supervisors.Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and Supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.Experience in new plant startup.
Key Attributes
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with changing timelines and priorities required.Demonstrated organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously.Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.Exhibits the highest level of reasoned judgment, discretion, and integrity.Collaborates with others to achieve shared objectives.Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, continuous learning environment; iterating and learning as a team.Active listener with a curious and open mind.Steadfastly pursues excellence in execution.
Experience & Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.A minimum of 10 years of experience managing a manufacturing facility.Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and production quality.Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.In-depth knowledge of manufacturing best practices, safety regulations, and quality control methods.Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning abilities.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Proficiency with manufacturing software and tools.
Education & Certifications
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Physical Requirements
Constantly required to see to utilize computer screens and monitors to perform job duties including reading & writing, as well as when presenting information and communicating with others.Frequently required to talk or hear to communicate with employees, candidates, vendors, and others, including presenting information in front of groups.Frequently required to reach with arms and hands performing repetitive motions and using finger dexterity to work primarily at a computer keyboard and with a mouse.Frequently required to sit, and frequently required to stand or walk to move around primarily in an office or production environment.Frequent time in construction and/or production environments will be required.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Travel anticipated to be approximately 5% with occasional increase in travel demands based on business needs.
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The Director of Operations & Engineering will be responsible for Phlow's production facilities. This role includes building reactors to support Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) processes and may also include optimization of production processes. The candidate will support the CDMO business to ensure business objectives are met and for the execution of the internal Phlow API development projects. In this role, the candidate will contribute to the API development projects to ensure milestones are met and projects are on time and on budget. The candidate will ensure excellence in the engineering aspects of Phlow's manufacturing facility. The candidate will personify Phlow's shared values and culture, both internally and externally, and will work with the highest standards of safety, integrity, transparency, and ethics to create win-win scenarios for patients, customers, partners, and colleagues.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrates ethical leadership qualities in the improvement of Safety, Quality, and Cost and Delivery performance measures for the facility.Directs and manages plant operations for production, scheduling, maintenance, quality, engineering, and shipping and receiving.Cooperates with management team in formulating and establishing company policies and operating procedures.Leads, evaluates, coaches and trains manufacturing personnel.Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.Develops and controls profits, plans, and budget.Implements cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards.Develops and implements standard operating procedures.Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment.Experience in process safety management.Experience with DeltaV.Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.Incorporates shop floor organization and plan cleanliness among plant personnel.Provides direction, development, and leadership to production supervisors.Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and Supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.Experience in new plant startup.
Key Attributes
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with changing timelines and priorities required.Demonstrated organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously.Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.Exhibits the highest level of reasoned judgment, discretion, and integrity.Collaborates with others to achieve shared objectives.Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, continuous learning environment; iterating and learning as a team.Active listener with a curious and open mind.Steadfastly pursues excellence in execution.
Experience & Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.A minimum of 10 years of experience managing a manufacturing facility.Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and production quality.Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.In-depth knowledge of manufacturing best practices, safety regulations, and quality control methods.Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning abilities.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Proficiency with manufacturing software and tools.
Education & Certifications
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Physical Requirements
Constantly required to see to utilize computer screens and monitors to perform job duties including reading & writing, as well as when presenting information and communicating with others.Frequently required to talk or hear to communicate with employees, candidates, vendors, and others, including presenting information in front of groups.Frequently required to reach with arms and hands performing repetitive motions and using finger dexterity to work primarily at a computer keyboard and with a mouse.Frequently required to sit, and frequently required to stand or walk to move around primarily in an office or production environment.Frequent time in construction and/or production environments will be required.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Travel anticipated to be approximately 5% with occasional increase in travel demands based on business needs.
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