Director Production / Produktionsleiter (m/w/d)

Das ist der Job

Arbeitsort Cuxhaven Beginn As a Production Director/Produktionsleiter, you will be a part of our production team.

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Your Responsibilities: • Direct management of Process Team Leaders: Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly, their respective teams in vaccine production • Member of the site management team: Collaborate closely and trustfully with site leadership and cross-functional departments, co-shaping and executing the overall production strategy • Strategic development of production processes: Initiate and implement improvement projects focused on operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation • Ensure compliance with all GMP standards and regulatory requirements across the entire area of responsibility • Responsible for capacity and resource planning, ongoing analysis and optimization of key process indicators (e.g., productivity, quality, cost) • Review and approval of batch documentation, with overall responsibility for manufacturing instructions and SOPs • Promote a high-performance, appreciative corporate culture and advance leadership capabilities of the Process Team Leaders in areas such as teamwork, feedback, and collaboration • Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, e.g., Quality , Engineering What You Need to Succeed: • University degree (MSc or equivalent) in biology, (bio-)process engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering sciences, or a comparable field • Min. 7 years of experience in a strategic leadership role, ideally with direct management of other leaders (e.g., team leads/department heads) in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector • Strong knowledge of vaccine production and regulatory requirements (GMP,) • Proven skills in stakeholder and change management, including introduction of improvement initiatives and digitalization projects • Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written • Outstanding leadership competencies: strategic mindset, passion for people management, empathy, assertiveness, and role model behavior • Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a solution-oriented, structured approach What we can offer you: • An attractive compensation package, including a performance-related bonus and participation in our stock program • An interesting and varied working environment in a modern, growing, and global pharmaceutical company • Plenty of room for initiative, flexibility, and new ideas • Exciting development opportunities for your personal and professional growth • Access to corporate fitness programs • Corporate Benefits schemes and discounts • Employer-funded pension scheme for your future • Regular team events to foster collaboration and engagement • 30 vacation days per year to maintain work-life balance In this role you’ll be a responsible for managing the production department in our manufacturing site in Cuxhaven.