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Orano USA · 1 month ago

Sr. Production Manager

Brownsburg, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Orano Med, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. The Senior Manager, Production is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all GMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing activities, ensuring reliable and compliant execution of clinical and commercial production.

Utilities

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management for Supervisors, Operators, and technical production staff

Drive operational excellence and accountability by setting clear departmental strategies, goals, and KPIs aligned with site and corporate objectives

Build and develop organizational capability through succession planning, training programs, and leadership development

Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, providing input into site-wide strategy, planning, and resourcing decisions

Oversee end-to-end production operations to ensure reliable supply to clinical and commercial customers

Direct planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet short- and long-term production needs

Ensure production readiness, including equipment qualification, material availability, facility readiness, and operator certification

Provide oversight and technical leadership during complex operations, atypical events, and high-risk activities

Ensure all operations adhere to cGMP, NRC, ALARA, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations

Elevate quality culture by driving excellence in documentation, investigations, change management, and audit readiness

Serve as a senior point of escalation for deviations, CAPAs, and risk assessments; ensure timely and effective closure

Partner with QA, QC, EHS/ RSO, and Regulatory Affairs to support inspections, license management, and site certifications

Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve yield, reduce cycle time, strengthen process capability, and optimize resource utilization

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies to eliminate waste and reduce variability

Drive introduction and governance of new technologies, systems, and digital tools to enhance operational efficiency

Provide leadership and input into site-level strategy, expansion projects, and long-range planning

Oversee departmental budget planning and financial stewardship

Support hiring, onboarding, and organizational plan

Qualification

GMP manufacturingLean Six SigmaOperational ExcellenceQuality complianceProduction planningCoachingPerformance managementBudget planningLeadership

Required