Manufacturing Supervisor

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Support day to day operations with an “on the shop floor” presence.
• Monitor’s operators and equipment throughout shift to ensure all SOPs are properly followed and executed.
• Coaches’ operators on proper operation and addresses violations with proper documentation.
• Directs machine operators and service personnel in details of daily schedule, standard operating procedures, and requirements.
• Ensures production schedule is maintained by making necessary corrections and adjustments to equipment to maintain maximum performance.
• Reports issues that may result in schedule not being maintained to management immediately.
• Adjust process parameters and makes changes by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size, and product.
• Tests equipment for quality of operation when changeover is completed.
• Routinely checks product for defects and imperfections.
• Examines finished product for conformity with quality specifications and records.
• Trains and supervises machine operators in their essential duties and safety precautions required when working on the equipment.
• Safeguards accurate and timely completion of all equipment logs and documentation.
• Safeguards proper cleanliness and assembly of all manufacturing equipment per the approved SOP.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and safe working environment always.
• Understands and adheres to all cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Identifies and reports any quality issues to management or quality department.
• Understands and adheres to all Company policies, procedures, SOPs, and Safety regulations.
• Mentor and lead teams of diverse memberships to successful results.
• Comprehend, educate others, and enforce relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, sanitation, security, and operations.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel and elevate issues when necessary.
• Schedule finite resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrifice for day-to-day results.
• Develop systems for standardization of work functions.
• Represent departmental interests while participating on cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a personal computer effectively in a LAN environment.
• Prominent skill in analytical thinking, understanding, technical concepts, and problem solving.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.

Qualifications And Experience Required For Competent Performance

• BS preferred or 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience with previous supervisory/people leader responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience highly preferred in a Clinical/Commercial processing.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and standard operating procedures and material safety data sheets.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, rounding and proportions to practical solutions.
• Proficient in the use of a calculator, ability to work independently in a diverse and fast paced environment.
• Good decision-making skills and ability to multi-task.
• Spatial management - Organization skills.
• Ability to interpret and carry-out instructions, Maintains a Professional appearance, demeanour.
• Continuous improvement experience beneficial.