Associate Manager Animal Production

Do you have the ability to demonstrate thorough understanding of market, customers, and competition through business analytics? We are looking for a Client Relationship Manager to support our Sales team! We are looking for well developed, complex territory/account plans, pipeline management, and accurate forecasting.

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking an Associate Manager Animal Production to support out Cambridge City, IN site. 

The Pay Range: $90,000 - $95,000. Exact annual base salary may vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

The Schedule: Monday - Friday, core business hours. 

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

The Role:
Oversees the production and care of the animals for various colonies in assigned production areas. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures, including monitoring the employees, buildings, and equipment.  Provides guidance and training as needed to subordinate staff by performing the following duties. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Inspects production reports, documents, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to verify conformance to specifications and ensures that work proceeds according to customer production requirements.     

• Reviews customer complaints and order difficulties with Supervisors, writes corrective action report, and reviews corrective action(s) with Director.   

• Studies production schedules and estimates facility and staff requirements for completion of job assignment.  Oversees building and equipment operation and maintenance for department(s).   

• Assists with coordinating the monthly work unit meeting and developing the agenda. 

• Interviews and hires new employees and employee transfers.   

• Advises Supervisors on annual evaluations.  Reviews annual evaluations for consistency, prior to implementation.  Reviews and approves requests for grade promotions.  

• Reviews employee probationary and disciplinary actions with Supervisors prior to implementation.   

• Trains Supervisors in their job responsibilities.  Writes new and revised SOP’s relevant to department(s).  Review internal audits of SOP compliance by Supervisors and determine areas requiring additional employee training.     

• Designs and/or implements training modules for designated production areas. 

• Assists Director with quarterly, monthly and annual reports.  Assists Director with cost allocation review such as payroll reports and direct costs allocation.   

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. 

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. 

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, including determining building configurations based on capacity issues. 

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. 

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems, makes recommendations to management, and implements changes as approved.  Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.  Responsible for evaluating, training and motivating staff and ensuring that all appropriate administrative and performance related documents are promptly and properly filled out and returned. 

• Maintains time, production and training records.  Prepares reports on a regular basis. 

• Estimates, requests, and inspects supplies and materials necessary to complete contracts.   

• Assists with the preparation and evaluation of department needs and lab requirements. 

• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. 

• Communicates with customer facing staff to ensure customer needs are being met on a timely basis.  Keeps them and other management informed of problems or concerns that may require their attention. 

• May on occasion perform the activities of workers supervised

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, or technical/managerial experience at an equivalent level. 
• AALAS LAT certification preferred 
• Experience in a technical or specialized field requiring extended training to perform a wide range of assignments and resolve non-standard problems. May require supervisory experience. 2-5 years of relevant experience and/or training. 

Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 
Regular physical exertion is required such as climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 50 pounds 

About Us:
With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! 

Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.  

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.