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New Jersey's manufacturing sector spans pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, with major employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson operating facilities across the state. Cities such as Newark, Trenton, and Parsippany are active hiring hubs. International candidates with relevant technical training can find manufacturing associate roles here with visa sponsorship support.
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Welcome to ANI Pharmaceuticals, where we are dedicated to improving and enhancing patients' lives through the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
With a diverse portfolio of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, ANI is a trusted partner for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients alike. We understand the importance of accessibility, and our products are available across a wide range of therapeutic areas, contributing to the well-being of communities globally.
At ANI Pharmaceuticals, there are opportunities to contribute to our purpose every day. We value authenticity, knowledge, and hard work, we strive to celebrate our employees in a positive environment. Our culture empowers everyone to be successful and apply our full potential.
About the Role
The Manufacturing IT Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing and shop-floor IT systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures uptime, compliance, and integration across Production, Packaging, Serialization, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Labs, and EHS. The leader will support machine-level operations, drive digital transformation, and ensure strict adherence to GxP and data integrity requirements. This role will be responsible for IT systems across all ANI Pharmaceuticals manufacturing sites across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New Jersey.
Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Systems & Shop-Floor Technology
- Own and evolve a portfolio of critical manufacturing systems — MES, ERP integrations, LIMS, QMS, data historians, SCADA/DCS — ensuring they are stable, validated, and business-enabling.
- Provide hands-on line support for production and packaging equipment: HMIs, scanners, printers, weigh scales, robotics, vision systems, batch controllers, and line integration technology.
- Drive real-time troubleshooting on the production floor; build escalation frameworks that get issues resolved fast and root causes documented properly.
- Serve as the accountable IT owner for all manufacturing system change control, vendor management, and lifecycle planning.
2. Serialization & Track-and-Trace
- Lead IT oversight for end-to-end serialization across all packaging lines — from equipment configuration through regulatory submission.
- Manage Level 2–4 serialization systems (Antares, Systech, Tracelink, Optel) and ensure seamless integration with ERP, Quality, and regulatory data flows.
- Own DSCSA, EU FMD, and global serialization compliance — partnering closely with Quality and Supply Chain to maintain audit readiness and full traceability at all times.
- Proactively identify serialization risks; communicate them clearly to leadership and mobilize cross-functional response before they become audit findings.
3. GMP Compliance, CSV & Data Integrity
- Set and sustain the standard for GMP, cGMP, and GAMP 5 compliance across all manufacturing and lab systems — this is a non-negotiable foundation, not a checkbox.
- Lead Computer System Validation (CSV) end-to-end: URS, FS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ, periodic reviews, and change control — building capability in the team to reduce cycle time without compromising quality.
- Uphold ALCOA+ principles for data integrity and electronic records; maintain readiness for 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and applicable QC/QA processes across all sites.
- Act as a trusted voice in Quality forums — capable of explaining technical risk in plain language and proposing pragmatic, compliant solutions.
4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
- Operate as the primary IT executive partner for Production, Packaging, Quality, QC Labs, Warehouse, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain — building relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and delivery.
- Lead business engagement forums, prioritization councils, and change control boards — facilitating alignment across functions with competing priorities and timelines.
- Translate operational pain points into digital roadmaps and executable programs of work; communicate progress, risks, and decisions in a way that resonates with both plant-floor supervisors and the C-suite.
- Proactively surface cross-functional dependencies, resolve conflicts early, and ensure no critical initiative stalls because stakeholders aren't aligned.
- Represent IT in regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal quality reviews — with the confidence and credibility to speak to systems, processes, and controls under scrutiny.
5. Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Drive Pharma 4.0 initiatives: paperless batch records, digital logbooks, automated reporting, IoT sensors, machine connectivity, and AI-based intelligence on the shop floor.
- Lead system upgrades, migrations, and integrations for manufacturing and packaging platforms.
- Vendor & Contract Management - manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews with rigor.
- Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities; build a culture where the team doesn't just support the status quo but actively makes it better.
- Benchmark against pharma industry best practices and bring external perspective and innovative thinking into ANI's manufacturing IT strategy.
6. OT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
- Oversee plant networks, servers, manufacturing VLANs, and segregated OT environments — in close partnership with the corporate Network and Security teams.
- Ensure cybersecurity compliance for connected manufacturing equipment, SCADA systems, and serialization infrastructure; own OT/IT segmentation and patch governance for the manufacturing environment.
- Align with corporate IT on patching cadence, backups, disaster recovery, and user access governance — acting as the bridge between OT realities and corporate security policy.
7. Operational Support & Incident Management
- Provide real-time, decisive support during batch execution failures, packaging line downtime, serialization events, and lab workflow disruptions — the team looks to you to set the tone under pressure.
- Build and maintain a structured 24/7 on-call rotation model to ensure coverage across all sites; ensure escalation paths are clear, response SLAs are met, and every incident drives a learning.
- Establish post-incident review discipline — RCA, corrective action, and closure — so the same issue never brings a line down twice.
8. Team Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, inspire, and develop a team of shop-floor/OT analysts, automation support engineers, and system administrators across the North America region.
- Build individual capability roadmaps for team members — investing in GMP systems knowledge, shop-floor automation, integration expertise, and CSV skills.
- Set high standards and hold the team to them — create an environment where people feel safe raising issues early, taking calculated risks, and are continuously learning.
- Foster a culture of compliance, urgency, and continuous improvement; model the behaviors you want to see and recognize them when you see them in others.
- Build, lead, and sustain a high-performing manufacturing IT organization by recruiting and retaining top talent, securing the resources needed to achieve strategic objectives, and driving succession planning, talent development, and capability building to support long-term organizational growth and continuity.
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrates strong operational and technical leadership, applying a disciplined, data-driven approach to problem-solving, investigations, compliance activities, and business priorities.
- Builds credibility and trust through proactive communication, ensuring stakeholders are informed, aligned, and confident in project progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Leads teams with a strong sense of accountability and ownership, fostering a culture that anticipates issues, drives timely resolution, and continuously improves performance.
- Maintains a high level of compliance and operational readiness by ensuring systems, documentation, processes, and team practices consistently meet regulatory and business requirements.
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency, reliability, and business value.
- Develops and coaches team members, creating an environment that supports engagement, capability building, knowledge sharing, and career growth.
- Effectively prioritizes competing demands and resources, balancing day-to-day operational needs with strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to align IT solutions with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and business goals, driving successful outcomes through partnership and influence.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, supply chain, Regulatory Affairs, or Manufacturing, Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical serialization, Tracelink, or EPCIS-based systems.
- 4 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional programs and teams.
- Deep expertise across MES, ERP (SAP preferred), LIMS, QMS, SCADA/DCS, serialization platforms (Tracelink, Optel, and shop-floor integration technologies).
- Proven GMP compliance credentials: hands-on CSV experience (GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ALCOA+) and a track record of sustaining compliance across multiple sites and audits.
- Travel: up to 30% between sites (MN, NJ, WI).
The base salary (hourly) range for this position is $150,000-$175,000; the exact salary depends on various factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies and industry-specific knowledge. Only to be included if position is STI and/or LTI bonus eligible: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a competitive short term (and long term) incentive program based on performance and company results.
ANI Pharmaceuticals offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
About us
Welcome to ANI Pharmaceuticals, where we are dedicated to improving and enhancing patients' lives through the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
With a diverse portfolio of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, ANI is a trusted partner for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients alike. We understand the importance of accessibility, and our products are available across a wide range of therapeutic areas, contributing to the well-being of communities globally.
At ANI Pharmaceuticals, there are opportunities to contribute to our purpose every day. We value authenticity, knowledge, and hard work, we strive to celebrate our employees in a positive environment. Our culture empowers everyone to be successful and apply our full potential.
About the Role
The Manufacturing IT Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing and shop-floor IT systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures uptime, compliance, and integration across Production, Packaging, Serialization, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Labs, and EHS. The leader will support machine-level operations, drive digital transformation, and ensure strict adherence to GxP and data integrity requirements. This role will be responsible for IT systems across all ANI Pharmaceuticals manufacturing sites across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New Jersey.
Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Systems & Shop-Floor Technology
- Own and evolve a portfolio of critical manufacturing systems — MES, ERP integrations, LIMS, QMS, data historians, SCADA/DCS — ensuring they are stable, validated, and business-enabling.
- Provide hands-on line support for production and packaging equipment: HMIs, scanners, printers, weigh scales, robotics, vision systems, batch controllers, and line integration technology.
- Drive real-time troubleshooting on the production floor; build escalation frameworks that get issues resolved fast and root causes documented properly.
- Serve as the accountable IT owner for all manufacturing system change control, vendor management, and lifecycle planning.
2. Serialization & Track-and-Trace
- Lead IT oversight for end-to-end serialization across all packaging lines — from equipment configuration through regulatory submission.
- Manage Level 2–4 serialization systems (Antares, Systech, Tracelink, Optel) and ensure seamless integration with ERP, Quality, and regulatory data flows.
- Own DSCSA, EU FMD, and global serialization compliance — partnering closely with Quality and Supply Chain to maintain audit readiness and full traceability at all times.
- Proactively identify serialization risks; communicate them clearly to leadership and mobilize cross-functional response before they become audit findings.
3. GMP Compliance, CSV & Data Integrity
- Set and sustain the standard for GMP, cGMP, and GAMP 5 compliance across all manufacturing and lab systems — this is a non-negotiable foundation, not a checkbox.
- Lead Computer System Validation (CSV) end-to-end: URS, FS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ, periodic reviews, and change control — building capability in the team to reduce cycle time without compromising quality.
- Uphold ALCOA+ principles for data integrity and electronic records; maintain readiness for 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and applicable QC/QA processes across all sites.
- Act as a trusted voice in Quality forums — capable of explaining technical risk in plain language and proposing pragmatic, compliant solutions.
4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
- Operate as the primary IT executive partner for Production, Packaging, Quality, QC Labs, Warehouse, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain — building relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and delivery.
- Lead business engagement forums, prioritization councils, and change control boards — facilitating alignment across functions with competing priorities and timelines.
- Translate operational pain points into digital roadmaps and executable programs of work; communicate progress, risks, and decisions in a way that resonates with both plant-floor supervisors and the C-suite.
- Proactively surface cross-functional dependencies, resolve conflicts early, and ensure no critical initiative stalls because stakeholders aren't aligned.
- Represent IT in regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal quality reviews — with the confidence and credibility to speak to systems, processes, and controls under scrutiny.
5. Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Drive Pharma 4.0 initiatives: paperless batch records, digital logbooks, automated reporting, IoT sensors, machine connectivity, and AI-based intelligence on the shop floor.
- Lead system upgrades, migrations, and integrations for manufacturing and packaging platforms.
- Vendor & Contract Management - manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews with rigor.
- Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities; build a culture where the team doesn't just support the status quo but actively makes it better.
- Benchmark against pharma industry best practices and bring external perspective and innovative thinking into ANI's manufacturing IT strategy.
6. OT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
- Oversee plant networks, servers, manufacturing VLANs, and segregated OT environments — in close partnership with the corporate Network and Security teams.
- Ensure cybersecurity compliance for connected manufacturing equipment, SCADA systems, and serialization infrastructure; own OT/IT segmentation and patch governance for the manufacturing environment.
- Align with corporate IT on patching cadence, backups, disaster recovery, and user access governance — acting as the bridge between OT realities and corporate security policy.
7. Operational Support & Incident Management
- Provide real-time, decisive support during batch execution failures, packaging line downtime, serialization events, and lab workflow disruptions — the team looks to you to set the tone under pressure.
- Build and maintain a structured 24/7 on-call rotation model to ensure coverage across all sites; ensure escalation paths are clear, response SLAs are met, and every incident drives a learning.
- Establish post-incident review discipline — RCA, corrective action, and closure — so the same issue never brings a line down twice.
8. Team Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, inspire, and develop a team of shop-floor/OT analysts, automation support engineers, and system administrators across the North America region.
- Build individual capability roadmaps for team members — investing in GMP systems knowledge, shop-floor automation, integration expertise, and CSV skills.
- Set high standards and hold the team to them — create an environment where people feel safe raising issues early, taking calculated risks, and are continuously learning.
- Foster a culture of compliance, urgency, and continuous improvement; model the behaviors you want to see and recognize them when you see them in others.
- Build, lead, and sustain a high-performing manufacturing IT organization by recruiting and retaining top talent, securing the resources needed to achieve strategic objectives, and driving succession planning, talent development, and capability building to support long-term organizational growth and continuity.
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrates strong operational and technical leadership, applying a disciplined, data-driven approach to problem-solving, investigations, compliance activities, and business priorities.
- Builds credibility and trust through proactive communication, ensuring stakeholders are informed, aligned, and confident in project progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Leads teams with a strong sense of accountability and ownership, fostering a culture that anticipates issues, drives timely resolution, and continuously improves performance.
- Maintains a high level of compliance and operational readiness by ensuring systems, documentation, processes, and team practices consistently meet regulatory and business requirements.
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency, reliability, and business value.
- Develops and coaches team members, creating an environment that supports engagement, capability building, knowledge sharing, and career growth.
- Effectively prioritizes competing demands and resources, balancing day-to-day operational needs with strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to align IT solutions with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and business goals, driving successful outcomes through partnership and influence.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, supply chain, Regulatory Affairs, or Manufacturing, Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical serialization, Tracelink, or EPCIS-based systems.
- 4 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional programs and teams.
- Deep expertise across MES, ERP (SAP preferred), LIMS, QMS, SCADA/DCS, serialization platforms (Tracelink, Optel, and shop-floor integration technologies).
- Proven GMP compliance credentials: hands-on CSV experience (GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ALCOA+) and a track record of sustaining compliance across multiple sites and audits.
- Travel: up to 30% between sites (MN, NJ, WI).
The base salary (hourly) range for this position is $150,000-$175,000; the exact salary depends on various factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies and industry-specific knowledge. Only to be included if position is STI and/or LTI bonus eligible: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a competitive short term (and long term) incentive program based on performance and company results.
ANI Pharmaceuticals offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing associates in New Jersey?
Several large employers in New Jersey have established visa sponsorship programs for manufacturing associates. Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Becton Dickinson, and Siemens maintain manufacturing operations in the state and have histories of sponsoring foreign workers in production and operations roles. Sponsorship availability depends on the specific facility, the role's technical requirements, and the candidate's qualifications, so confirming sponsorship during the application process is important.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing associate roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B visa is the most frequently used category for manufacturing associates in New Jersey when the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field. Some roles may also be filled through the EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa for skilled workers. OPT and STEM OPT are common pathways for recent graduates already in the U.S. before an employer pursues longer-term sponsorship.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most manufacturing associate sponsorship jobs?
Newark, Trenton, and Parsippany see consistent demand for manufacturing associates given their proximity to major pharmaceutical and chemical facilities. The Route 1 corridor between Trenton and New Brunswick is particularly active, anchored by large life sciences campuses. Edison and Piscataway also have notable manufacturing activity, partly supported by proximity to Rutgers University, which supplies technical talent to nearby employers.
How to find manufacturing associate visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter by state and job title to surface manufacturing associate positions in New Jersey where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. This saves time compared to manually screening general job listings, and the platform is updated regularly to reflect current openings in the state's pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing sectors.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for manufacturing associates in New Jersey?
New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturers means many manufacturing associate roles require technical degrees, which strengthens eligibility for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application confirming the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the region, which the Department of Labor determines based on the specific occupation and county. New Jersey's high cost of living means prevailing wages in the state tend to be higher than national benchmarks for comparable roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing associate jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.