Business Process Manager

Position Title: Business Process Manager

Work Location: Kankakee, IL

Assignment Duration: 6 months

Work Schedule: Part-time (~20 hours/week per project)

Work Arrangement: Onsite work preferred; remote flexibility may be allowed case-by-case

**Notes:**

- seeking three part-time contractors (~20 hours/week each) to support three distinct capital equipment projects at the Kankakee manufacturing site :

1: Lift System Replacement (Urgent Need)

- Replacing aging stationary lifts used to elevate acrylic columns.

- New design includes modern safety features and an agitator lift.

- Contractor must have experience qualifying lift systems.

- Immediate start required.

2: Acrylic Column Upgrade (Starts January)

- Replacing existing acrylic columns with improved hygienic design.

- Columns are ordered; implementation begins in January.

- Contractor should have experience with column qualification and assembly.

3: Bulk Chemical Delivery System (Design Phase)

- Transitioning from manual chemical handling to automated bulk delivery.

- Focused on safety and efficiency.

- If a candidate qualifies for two projects, a full-time role (40 hours/week) may be considered.

Position Summary: The Process Owner will lead key process transformation, design, and improvement efforts across three distinct equipment-related projects at our organization's Kankakee site.

Background & Context:

• This role requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities & Engineering to ensure systems meet internal customer, business, and patient needs.
• The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide coaching, documentation ownership, and compliance support throughout the lifecycle of each project.

• Collaborate with design teams to define user requirements.
• Align system functionality with operational, safety, and compliance needs.
• Participate in P&ID reviews, HAZOP, FMEA.
• Provide feedback on usability and accessibility.
• Support FAT, SAT, and CQV activities (IV, OV, IOQ, PQ).
• Report functional gaps or deviations.
• Contribute to SOP and Work Instruction development.
• Support hands-on training and knowledge transfer.
• Identify performance deviations and collaborate on improvements.
• Ensure GMP/GDP compliance in documentation.
• Support audit and inspection readiness.

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of relevant experience with BS; 2+ years with MS.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.