Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sharp Services
Job overview
The Site Leader at Sharp Services leads plant operations, driving process improvements, employee engagement, and compliance to achieve quality, cost, and supply goals with P&L accountability.
Responsibilities and impact
The Site Leader manages production, technical services, facilities, and engineering teams to implement operational strategies, ensure GMP compliance, drive cost efficiencies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
Experience and skills
Requires 15+ years in plant operations or technical management, strong GMP knowledge, leadership in matrix environments, financial acumen, and experience with operational excellence tools like Lean or Six Sigma; an engineering or science degree is preferred.
Work environment and culture
The role emphasizes a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on employee growth, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement within a GMP-compliant environment.
Unique job features
The position uniquely combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational presence on the shop floor and requires balancing executive communication with employee engagement.
Company overview
Sharp Services is a global leader in contract packaging and clinical supply chain solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. They provide comprehensive services including packaging, labeling, distribution, and inventory management to support clinical trials and commercial product launches. The company generates revenue by offering tailored solutions that ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance the efficiency of drug development and delivery processes. Founded in 1952, Sharp Services has a rich history of innovation and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and investments in advanced technologies.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership in plant operations, experience with GMP compliance, and a strong track record in driving process improvements and employee engagement, aligning with Sharp Services' focus on operational excellence and culture building.
Highlight your expertise in managing cross-functional teams, financial accountability including P&L management, and your ability to implement strategic and tactical initiatives that improve quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Sharp Services' official corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and leverage different application tracking systems.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Site Leaders, Operations Managers, and Supply Chain leaders at Sharp Services. When reaching out, use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in operational excellence or asking about their approach to maintaining employee engagement in a matrixed environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'cGMP operations,' 'process improvements,' 'employee engagement,' 'P&L accountability,' 'Lean,' 'Six Sigma,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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