Production Manager

**Clinical Logistics, a CellCarta company** was founded in 2002. Clinical Logistics has supported clinical trials in over 50 countries. The company has earned a reputation for quality and customer service excellence with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies, biotechs and CROs. Answering an unmet need in the marketplace for high quality handling of critical samples from clinical trial sites to the laboratory, CLI is positioned as a key player in clinical trial logistics with a focus on specialty specimens. Clinical Logistics services also include assembly and distribution of kits for pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) and pharmacogenomic (PG) sample collection and shipping.

**About CellCarta**

CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The company operates globally with over 800 employees in its nine facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.

**Summary**

As a member of CellCarta's logistics Operations team, this role reports to the General Manager, Logistic Division the incumbent in this role improves operational management systems and is responsible for production KPI’s. The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations process in a
manufacturing environment, ensuring that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within
budget, and to the required quality standards.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan, organize, and direct the production of goods
- Develop and implement production schedules
- Ensure that production processes comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Monitor and control production costs
- Coordinate the maintenance and repair of production equipment
- Identify and resolve production problems
- Develop and implement quality control programs
- Train and supervise production staff
- Work with other departments to ensure the efficient flow of goods

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in a production management role
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of production processes and equipment
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant production software
- Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing practices or Good Manufacturing Processes is an asset.
- Experience in a quality focused manufacturing environment and preferably in an ISO certified, or certified under other quality standards, environment is an asset.

**Physical Demands**
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- The employee will be working in a manufacturing environment, which may be loud and involve exposure to dust, heat, cold and vibration.

**Working Conditions**
- Work is conducted onsite in both an office environment and in a warehouse environment where products are assembled and distributed.
- A standard work week of up to 44 hours is the norm but some overtime and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines or in emergencies.
- Office hours are 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM
- Frequent pressure to meet deadlines.

**Other**

Although the duties outlined constitute the bulk of what a Production Manager is responsible for, due to the nature of our business all Logistics employees are cross trained in operations and quality control to ensure timely, high-quality products and service for our customers.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary
- Health, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- RRSP
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities

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