Pharmaceutical Plant Manager

Job summary

Lead the commissioning, start-up, and production ramp-up of a new injectable pharmaceutical facility, establishing manufacturing workflows, teams, and processes while meeting quality, schedule, and budget targets. Manage vendors and collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to ensure GMP compliance, operational improvement, safety, and effective performance reporting.

Job details

Title: Pharmaceutical Plant Manager Location: Cambridge, ON Direct Hire- Full-time role, fully onsite 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 Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. The pay rate for this position is C$160k/Yearly.

What you’ll do

Lead the commissioning, start-up, and production ramp-up of a new injectable pharmaceutical facility, establishing manufacturing workflows, teams, and processes while meeting quality, schedule, and budget targets. Manage vendors and collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to ensure GMP compliance, operational improvement, safety, and effective performance reporting.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, along with 5–7 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in plant management or operations leadership. Candidates must have sterile injectable facility start-up or commissioning experience, vendor management expertise, and strong knowledge of GMP and applicable safety and environmental regulations; Lean Six Sigma or PMP certification is noted.

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmaceutical Plant Management
• Facility Commissioning
• Plant Start-Up
• Sterile Injectable Manufacturing
• GMP Compliance
• Vendor Management
• Equipment Qualification
• Equipment Validation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Production Planning
• Process Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Health And Safety
• Environmental Compliance
• KPI Reporting

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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