Sr. Manager, Quality Control - Microbiology

The schedule for this position is M-F Business hours (full time, on-site)About This Role  The Sr Manager, Quality Control Microbiology will lead and manage the QC Microbiology team, ensuring efficient and effective operations. They will be responsible to oversee microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products; develop team members and career paths; implement best industry practices; lead and participate in projects; participate in cross-site teams. Additional responsibilities include scheduling/balancing of team workload with respect to assignments/ personnel, management of key departmental milestones (data approval, schedules, deviations, etc.). The candidate will be responsible for adherence to procedures, global directives, quality systems and compliance. What You’ll Do  Oversee and give input to effective schedules, ensure completion of deliverables and activities.Communicate to teams regarding unplanned scheduling changes/issues, and escalate appropriately when timelines cannot be met (with mitigation plans when possible).Ensure team is focused on business and prioritization.Situational leadership-ability to flex and respond to unexpected situations/demands; effectively problem solve and reallocate resources as necessary.Provide leadership for QC initiatives as related to strategy of the business for example- cross site improvements, lead/participate to drive development of self and teams. Ensure completion of team activities including: reports, project representation (complex or those with significant impact) or project management (routine or minimal complexity).Coordinate activities with other departments; provide updates to QC team/mgmt., working closely with QA, MS, PQM, Regulatory, TD, Validation, QC VTR, etc.Supervise, hire and develop a well-functioning team – focusing on values and culture, while developing self.  Ensure establishment of goals and development plans for employees. Hold one on ones, perform performance reviews and ensure routine feedback given to teams.Ensure training of team is deployed and curriculum maintained, as required.Ensure ability to conduct testing or activities that subordinates routinely execute. Other duties as assigned.Who You AreYou enjoy working with people and providing leadership and guidance to others. You are independent with the ability to handle multiple projects and able to drive actions towards completion.