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Manufacturing Specialist

Evonik · Birmingham, AL

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Level
Specialist
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist manufacturing role at Evonik (chemicals) in Birmingham, AL.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 35 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.

Experience asked
More than usual (4+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 72%
  • Tooling 69%
  • Machining 50%
  • Welding 44%
  • FMEA 44%
  • Lean 36%

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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: Evonik in Birmingham

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from EvonikAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

include managing procedures, batch documentation, data and information, reporting and analysis. Short term growth of staff working in assigned area and unit operations: assure technical knowledge, proficiency, and compliance is embedded as part of training, training material, GMP documentation, job aids, and others as needed.

This role provides manufacturing technical leadership for assigned areas at the Birmingham site, including PDS Services, PDS Products, and Medical Devices (MDS). The position serves as the unit operation and process owner, ensuring production processes meet a broad range of customer needs while maintaining high standards in GMP compliance, EHS, and quality.

Key responsibilities

include driving operational readiness, managing SOPs, ensuring equipment reliability, supporting customer service, contributing to CAPEX strategy, and troubleshooting. The role also requires staying current with industry developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Execute cGMP batch manufacturing processes in cleanroom environments.
  • ◆Ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, IPEC, ISO) within manufacturing operations.
  • ◆Train frontline personnel and support development and maintenance of training materials and curricula.
  • ◆Lead safety, environmental compliance, and housekeeping initiatives in manufacturing areas.
  • ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and management on production readiness and process transfer activities.
  • ◆Support CMO readiness and participate in client interactions, including site tours and meetings.
  • ◆Monitor and improve GMP documentation practices, training effectiveness, deviation root cause analysis, and release processes.
  • ◆Ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and support maintenance shutdowns as needed.
  • ◆Execute validation activities (IOQ, PPQ) with minimal supervision.
  • ◆Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in manufacturing systems and processes.

Requirements

  • ✓BA/BS Degree in STEM subject or combination of education and experience relevant to the position or AA/AS Degree in related subject and 2-4+ years experience relevant to the position
  • ✓High School Degree in related subject and 4+ years experience relevant to the position
  • ✓Strong understanding of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, etc.).
  • ✓Experience with cleanroom operations and batch execution.
  • ✓Proven ability to support or lead training programs for manufacturing staff.
  • ✓Familiarity with validation protocols and regulatory expectations.
  • ✓Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • ✓Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
  • ✓Ability to work in a regulated environment with changing priorities.
  • ✓Flexibility to train on day shift and transition to assigned shift schedule as needed.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com .

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

The Manufacturing specialist acts as primary production process owner and subject matter expert (SME) for manufacturer of final products in Birmingham Labs, PDS Services.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager

Taran Singh [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

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