Group Leader, Operations - 3rd Shift

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ · Full-time · 3rd shift

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Group Leader, Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the necessary leadership to achieve product quality, cost control, cGMP compliance, safety, and the execution of the production schedule to support customer service requirements. Through leadership, commits to employee feedback and developmental processes. Coordinates all functions and leads Filling, Inspection, and/or Packaging efforts. Oversees the work of other employees, gives direction, and prioritizes work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all environmental, health, and safety SOPs, policies, and procedures, including any department-specific requirements.
• Coordinates and oversees daily activities of hourly production staff, providing leadership assistance and necessary coaching.
• Initiates and completes investigative reports for production-related process deviations.
• Provides phase-in training for new and existing employees.
• Provides conflict resolution and handles general problems/requests when necessary.
• Evaluates/enforces current practices within areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates orders for production-related materials.
• Provides problem investigation and resolution.
• Supports management and engineering projects as assigned.
• Maintains training records for individual departments and production areas.
• May create and run reports on Access, Excel, ISO Train, and Line Management Systems, including tracking line performance.
• Performs inspection processes as necessary based on line/room running (startup samples, House samples, in-process inspection).
• Must become gown-qualified.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a non-GMP environment or a minimum of two (2) years of experience within a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Associate's Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a GMP or non-GMP environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or potential leadership abilities.
• Ability and working knowledge of how to use a computer.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent communicator who can successfully interact and coordinate activities across departmental boundaries and at varying levels within the organization.
• Excellent English language comprehension, both written and verbal.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations associated with production documentation analysis and problem-solving.
• Technically oriented with the ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions.
• Lifting and bending requirements: able to lift 5–40 lbs to support line activities.
• Good visual acuity with or without eyeglasses/contacts (eye exam required).

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledgeable in site training management systems.
• Knowledgeable in site label verification vision systems.
• Knowledgeable in line management data capture systems.

Physical demands

Lifting and bending requirements are possible, and the candidate should be able to lift 5–40 lbs to support line activities. Good visual acuity with or without eyeglasses/contacts (eye exam required).

Work environment

The work environment involves walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, and sitting. Most of the time is spent performing manual inspection, paperwork, and coordination of line activities. Noise levels are moderate to high; ear protection may be required in some areas.

Pay

Hourly rate: $28.05 per hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including work location, prior experience, job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Schedule

3rd shift position.