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Wedgewood · 1 day ago

Vice President General Manager

Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. The Vice President & General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for a new large-scale compounding facility, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, service, compliance, and financial performance.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with corporate goals
Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across multiple shifts, meeting production and quality targets
Maintain full compliance with USP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and internal SOPs
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs
Build a high-performing team through coaching, training, and succession planning
Develop and manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and deliver cost-effective operations
Partner with planning, quality, engineering, and other functions to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction
Oversee maintenance, reliability, and engineering best practices for uninterrupted operations

Qualification

FDA complianceLean Six SigmaOperational excellenceFinancial managementERP systemsProject managementChange managementTeam developmentLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Deep knowledge of FDA-regulated environments; pharmacy experience preferred
Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies
Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets
Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to navigate the facility and engage with teams on the floor
Manual dexterity for computer and office equipment use
15+ years of leadership experience in FDA-regulated operations
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
Lean/Six Sigma certification and demonstrated implementation success
Project management expertise with a track record of delivering major initiatives

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
Company Paid Life and disability insurance
Access to voluntary insurance options
A generous paid time off program that increases every year
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!

Company

Wedgewood

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Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2020-12-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Robert Palmer
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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