Job Purpose:

To contribute to the success of our customers by effectively integrating new customers, new products, customer-related projects, and internal projects into the Apex Operations and Quality Management System (QMS).

Job Duties and Responsibilities- the Project Manager (PM) will be successful by fulfilling the following job responsibilities and competencies. (Percentages = priority and approximate time focus)

1.\tEnsure the successful integration of new customers and projects into Apex by using current continuous improvement processes. \t40%

•\tLead and oversee end-to-end project management activities within the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring timely and successful project delivery

•\tProvide insights about customer’s business to achieve an intimate knowledge throughout Apex operations.

•\tEnsure communication of all project expectations or changes to all required parties.

•\tEnsure the project remains on track based on timelines; report and escalate as needed.

•\tMaintain all onboarding tools and ensure use of processes for onboarding new projects.

•\tConduct effective meetings that move the project forward and ensure adherence to milestones.

•\tEnsure that project parameters, set-ups and pricing are input into the Apex system for new items in a timely and accurate manner.

•\tTrack all purchase of equipment changes to properly fill and package products per specifications and customer requirements.

•\tFacilitate project tasks by integrating with the formulation flow cell on all formula requirements.

•\tEnsure seamless hand-off to Operations during transition between project on-boarding and order entry/fulfillment.

•\tPlan and oversee line setups for all required new product builds.

2. Effectively add value and manage customer expectations throughout all project processes. \t30%

•\tOperations liaison during onboard of new customers in alignment with the Apex value proposition & drive overall satisfaction.

•\tProvide the customer with proactive information concerning any and all pertinent Apex operations constraints and recommended solutions related to all projects that result in equipment modifications.

•\tEnsure customer satisfaction by intentionally providing consistent follow-through and determining ways to improve tools and processes in production for new product launches.

•\tManage changes required by customer through Apex change control process.

3.\tEffectively manage the ongoing accuracy of pricing on new items and existing items. \t 15%

•\tWork with Engineering and PM to ensure quotes are delivered accurately and in a timely manner for new project as well as quarterly/bi-annual/annual price updates.

•\tVerify that costs are achievable by completing and reviewing post-production evaluations on all new items; communicate to PMon variances to revise pricing or production process with Engineering.

4.\tUnderstand and maintain a culture of “lean action” within the department so that we live lean better than any organization. \t10%

•\tImplement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department

•\tApply and utilize “lean tools” to permanently implement improvements.

•\tInstitutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department ( Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain)

5.\tPerform other assigned projects that promote safety and quality improvements.\t 5%

Skills:

Project management, continuous improvement, qms, packaging, 5s, lean manufacturing, pmp

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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