Production Manager, Compounding Operations
Remedy · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteWritingFull-time
Thirty Madison is now part of Remedy! You can read more about the acquisition here. We are excited to join forces and continue to revolutionize healthcare accessibility! As a Production Manager, Compounding Operations, you will oversee daily production activities across sterile and non-sterile compounding operations, ensuring efficient workflows, accurate batch scheduling, and consistent production output while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with pharmacy leadership, compounding pharmacists, technicians, and Quality Assurance to optimize production capacity, streamline processes, and support increasing patient demand. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to help build and scale a growing pharmacy operation, driving operational efficiency, team performance, and continuous improvement across multiple compounding lines. Comp | Perks | Benefits Robust and affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plan optionsVacation time off policy - up to 10 vacation days accrued your first year. Vacation time begins accruing immediately What you get to do every day Production Planning & Operations Oversee daily production activities across sterile and non-sterile compounding lines, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely executionDevelop and manage batch production schedules based on prescription demand, staffing, equipment capacity, and material availabilityCoordinate production priorities and workflows to meet operational targets and turnaround timesMonitor production throughput, batch completion, yields, and operational bottlenecksOptimize equipment utilization, labor allocation, and production resources to maximize efficiencyPartner with pharmacy leadership to forecast production needs and develop capacity plans as volume increasesEnsure production activities follow approved master formulation records, batch instructions, and standard operating proceduresCoordinate equipment readiness, preventative maintenance, and production downtime with appropriate teams Team Leadership & Development Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of compounding production teams, including sterile and non-sterile techniciansManage staffing schedules, workload distribution, and production priorities to meet operational demandsEstablish performance expectations and monitor team productivity, quality, and adherence to proceduresSupport onboarding, training, competency development, and ongoing performance managementPartner with pharmacy leadership to identify staffing needs and support team expansion as production volume growsFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, patient safety, and continuous improvement Quality, Compliance & Safety Partner with Quality Assurance and licensed pharmacy leadership to ensure production operations comply with applicable USP , , and standards, state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and facility SOPsEnsure production documentation, batch records, equipment logs, and related operational records are accurate and completeMonitor adherence to established cleaning, sanitation, environmental control, and safety proceduresIdentify and escalate production deviations, quality concerns, and out-of-specification results promptlySupport investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to production processesAssist with internal audits, regulatory inspections, and ongoing inspection readinessCoordinate with Quality Assurance and licensed pharmacists to ensure required quality checks and approvals are completed before product releaseMaintain appropriate separation between production responsibilities and independent quality oversight Process Improvement & Operational Scaling Identify opportunities to improve production throughput, reduce downtime, minimize waste, and streamline workflowsDevelop and implement standardized production processes, scheduling practices, and operational proceduresEstablish and track key performance indicators, including batch completion rates, turnaround times, schedule adherence, labor utilization, and production efficiencyAnalyze production performance and recommend improvements to increase capacity without compromising qualityPartner with pharmacy leadership, Quality Assurance, and technical teams to resolve operational challengesSupport implementation of new compounding equipment, technologies, and production capabilitiesHelp develop scalable production systems and processes to support continued growth across sterile and non-sterile operations What you bring to the role Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding pharmacy operations, or a similarly regulated production environment2+ years of experience managing production teams, supervising manufacturing operations, or leading complex production workflowsExperience with batch scheduling, production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimizationWorking knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, quality systems, SOPs, and GMP principlesFamiliarity with USP , , and requirements and their application to compounding operationsDemonstrated ability to manage production schedules, meet operational targets, and improve efficiency in a regulated environmentExperience partnering with Quality Assurance and technical teams to resolve production issues and maintain complianceStrong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and thrive in a fast-paced, growing operation Bonus points Direct experience managing sterile and non-sterile compounding operations in a 503A pharmacy or 503B outsourcing facilityExperience in an FDA-registered pharmaceutical manufacturing or outsourcing facility operating under cGMPFamiliarity with specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including Korsch tablet presses, hot-melt extrusion (HME), pharmaceutical 3D printing, LMX mixers, capsule fillers, and other compounding technologiesExperience scaling production operations, implementing new equipment, or launching additional production linesKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologiesExperience with electronic batch records, pharmacy management systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), or production reporting toolsExperience supporting regulatory inspections, deviation investigations, and CAPA initiatives Physical Requirements Extended periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout pharmacy production areasAbility to lift up to [35] lbsAbility to work in controlled production and cleanroom environments requiring appropriate gowning, PPE, and adherence to facility safety protocolsPotential exposure to pharmaceutical ingredients and hazardous drugs with appropriate engineering and PPE controlsMust follow all applicable cleanroom, hygiene, and contamination-control requirementsMust pass fit-testing for respiratory protection where applicable All Company policies and procedures are subject to change without notice based on business needs. 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