It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, incredible benefits, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

In this critical leadership role, you will provide operational leadership for our aseptic filling operations, leading a team of production professionals through shift supervisors while ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient manufacture of high-quality products. This position is responsible for driving production performance, employee development, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance across the aseptic filling operation.

As a Manufacturing Manager, you will: Lead and develop a team of Aseptic Manufacturing Supervisors and production personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Direct all aseptic filling activities, including personnel planning, equipment utilization, and production scheduling to ensure achievement of the production schedule.

Maintain overall responsibility for manufacturing execution and associated production documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GMP requirements.

Monitor and drive key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and workforce effectiveness.

Ensure manufacturing operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, company procedures, and aseptic processing best practices.

Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues, support investigations, and ensure uninterrupted operations.

Assess current manufacturing systems, staffing models, and operational capabilities to support future growth and production forecasts.

Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing error potential, improving efficiency, and optimizing throughput.

Support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits by serving as a manufacturing subject matter expert.

Drive the adoption of new technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices to improve operational performance and scalability.

This position could be a great fit if you are a strong manufacturing leader with the following:

BS in Life Sciences or Engineering or associate degree with equivalent experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or food industriesAt least 5 years of leadership experience in commercial cGMP manufacturing and knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.

In depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, experience in aseptic or sterile manufacturing preferred. Experience participating in regulatory and customer site inspections.

Starting Salary:

$110,000 - $125,000 annually with consideration for relevant skills and experienceLifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected companyCompetitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonusBenefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.

Low cost dental and vision insuranceShort term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid4 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 5 weeks after just 2 years!)9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidaysPaid family leaveTuition reimbursement401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (

Nasdaq:

LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.