Production Manager, Compounding Operations

RemedyHouston, TexasOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

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 options

- Vacation 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 execution

- Develop and manage batch production schedules based on prescription demand, staffing, equipment capacity, and material availability

- Coordinate production priorities and workflows to meet operational targets and turnaround times

- Monitor production throughput, batch completion, yields, and operational bottlenecks

- Optimize equipment utilization, labor allocation, and production resources to maximize efficiency

- Partner with pharmacy leadership to forecast production needs and develop capacity plans as volume increases

- Ensure production activities follow approved master formulation records, batch instructions, and standard operating procedures

- Coordinate 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 technicians

- Manage staffing schedules, workload distribution, and production priorities to meet operational demands

- Establish performance expectations and monitor team productivity, quality, and adherence to procedures

- Support onboarding, training, competency development, and ongoing performance management

- Partner with pharmacy leadership to identify staffing needs and support team expansion as production volume grows

- Foster 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 <795>, <797>, and <800> standards, state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and facility SOPs

- Ensure production documentation, batch records, equipment logs, and related operational records are accurate and complete

- Monitor adherence to established cleaning, sanitation, environmental control, and safety procedures

- Identify and escalate production deviations, quality concerns, and out-of-specification results promptly

- Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to production processes

- Assist with internal audits, regulatory inspections, and ongoing inspection readiness

- Coordinate with Quality Assurance and licensed pharmacists to ensure required quality checks and approvals are completed before product release

- Maintain 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 workflows

- Develop and implement standardized production processes, scheduling practices, and operational procedures

- Establish and track key performance indicators, including batch completion rates, turnaround times, schedule adherence, labor utilization, and production efficiency

- Analyze production performance and recommend improvements to increase capacity without compromising quality

- Partner with pharmacy leadership, Quality Assurance, and technical teams to resolve operational challenges

- Support implementation of new compounding equipment, technologies, and production capabilities

- Help 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 experience

- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding pharmacy operations, or a similarly regulated production environment

- 2+ years of experience managing production teams, supervising manufacturing operations, or leading complex production workflows

- Experience with batch scheduling, production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization

- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, quality systems, SOPs, and GMP principles

- Familiarity with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> requirements and their application to compounding operations

- Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, meet operational targets, and improve efficiency in a regulated environment

- Experience partnering with Quality Assurance and technical teams to resolve production issues and maintain compliance

- Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

- Ability 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 facility

- Experience in an FDA-registered pharmaceutical manufacturing or outsourcing facility operating under cGMP

- Familiarity with specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including Korsch tablet presses, hot-melt extrusion (HME), pharmaceutical 3D printing, LMX mixers, capsule fillers, and other compounding technologies

- Experience scaling production operations, implementing new equipment, or launching additional production lines

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

- Experience with electronic batch records, pharmacy management systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), or production reporting tools

- Experience supporting regulatory inspections, deviation investigations, and CAPA initiatives

Physical Requirements

- Extended periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout pharmacy production areas

- Ability to lift up to [35] lbs

- Ability to work in controlled production and cleanroom environments requiring appropriate gowning, PPE, and adherence to facility safety protocols

- Potential exposure to pharmaceutical ingredients and hazardous drugs with appropriate engineering and PPE controls

- Must follow all applicable cleanroom, hygiene, and contamination-control requirements

- Must pass fit-testing for respiratory protection where applicable

All Company policies and procedures are subject to change without notice based on business needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the locations where we hire remote, hybrid, or onsite employees.

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