Top 87 Production manager Jobs in Durham Nc

Manufacturing Unit Lead-Drug Substance
Novartis —Durham, NC
- $138,600 - $257,400 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Bindery Manager
Smurfit Westrock —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
Eaton —Raleigh, NC
- $86,000 - $126,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Operations Manager
Eaton —Youngsville, NC
- $97,000 - $143,000 a year
- Background check
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Retirement plan
All Shifts Operations Manager
Merck —Durham, NC
- $96,200 - $151,400 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Operations Manager
ELECTRO SWITCH BUSINESS TRUST —Raleigh, NC
- $125,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Senior level
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Plant Manager
Siemens —Raleigh, NC
- $145,156 - $248,839 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Product management
- US work authorization
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Production Manager (NC Site)
Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Senior level
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Front Line Manufacturing Manager (Bulk Drug Substance - Downstream) - Day Shift
Amgen —Holly Springs, NC
- $106,148 - $143,612 a year
- Night shift
- Doctoral degree
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Production Scheduler
Eaton —Raleigh, NC
- $86,000 - $126,000 a year
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing - Small Scale Purification (Days)
Biogen —Research Triangle Park, NC
- $98,000 - $127,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- 7 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Production Supervisor
Ontic —Creedmoor, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- On-the-job training
14d
Supervisor, Production
Indivior —Raleigh, NC
- $88,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
Front Line Manufacturing Manager - Bulk Drug Substance Services - Days
Amgen —Holly Springs, NC
- $106,148 - $143,612 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Doctoral degree
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Front Line Manufacturing Manager - Upstream Bulk Drug Substance - Days
Amgen —Holly Springs, NC
- $106,148 - $143,612 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Doctoral degree
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manufacturing Manager, Bioprocessing
Donaldson —Durham, NC
- Email
- Engineering
- Office
- Supervising experience
1d
Production Manager
PowerSecure, Inc. —Durham, NC
- Oracle
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
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Senior Specialist, Operations
Merck —Durham, NC
- $96,200 - $151,400 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Plant Manager
SUNLIGHT BATTERIES USA INC —Mebane, NC
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Operations Manager
Smurfit Westrock —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Manufacturing Unit Lead-Drug Substance

Novartis -
Durham, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$138,600 - $257,400 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Regulatory inspections
Manufacturing management
Team leadership
Operations transformation
Compliance audits & assessments
GMP
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Production validation processes
Pharmaceutical company experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory readiness in healthcare
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Managing manufacturing teams
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality audits
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Legal compliance
Cross-functional communication
Audit support
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience
Team building

Full Job Description

Summary

Location: Morrisville, NC
This is an Associate Director level role.

Imagine leading the launch and long-term success of a state-of-the-art Drug Substance manufacturing organization at Novartis. As Manufacturing Unit Head, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a high-performing team while shaping the future of manufacturing operations at our new Morrisville site. From facility start-up and operational readiness through commercial operations, you will drive manufacturing excellence, foster a culture of safety and quality, and deliver reliable supply for patients. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by combining technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic vision to establish world-class manufacturing capabilities from the ground up.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Lead Drug Substance manufacturing operations from facility start-up through commercial production. Serve as the process owner and end-user representative for Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing, process equipment, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes, equipment, validation, and operational readiness activities.
Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing operations aligned with cGMP requirements.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team while maintaining training compliance.
Drive inspection readiness and support successful regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
Lead deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of effective Corrective and Preventive Actions.
Champion operational excellence initiatives to enhance productivity, process robustness, and manufacturing performance.
Explore and leverage data and technology to support the site's digital transformation journey.

Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline.
Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing experience in GMP environment.
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience managing manufacturing operations and developing high-performing teams.
Demonstrated experience leading quality, compliance, inspection readiness, and regulatory audit activities.
Strong knowledge of Drug Substance manufacturing processes, validation, qualification, and commercial operations.
Proven ability to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.

Desirable Requirements

Experience with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), freeze drying (lyophilization), manufacturing skids, and oligonucleotide manufacturing.
Lean Management, Operational Excellence certification, or comparable qualifications.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $138,600 and $257,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Division

Operations

Business Unit

Production / Manufacturing

Location

USA

State

North Carolina

Site

Durham

Company / Legal Entity

U473 (FCRS = US473) Novartis Gene Therapies

Functional Area

Technical Operations

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

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