Supervisor, Formulation (3rd Shift)
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall supervision, direction, and coordination of the Grand Island formulation suites and the surrounding controlled environmental area associated with the formulation of liquid parenterals. Ensures adequate systems, equipment and resources are in place to meet production schedules, and that products are manufactured to specification and in complete accordance with applicable SOP’s, DEA, OSHA and cGMP regulations. This position directly supervises 12 to 15 direct reports accountable for formulating liquid products against delivered production schedules and compliance regulations. Staff development, hiring, disciplinary processes, and direction to complete assigned activities are required. The formulation supervisor ensures a safe and quality‑focused work environment while accepting accountability for all activities within this position’s control. Includes investigation work, corrective and preventative actions, and practice‑versus‑procedure auditing as needed.
Responsibilities
- Ensures adequate systems are in place to effectively manufacture bulk product, and to clean, store, and prepare equipment and compounds.
- Ensures all area SOPs are reviewed and revised to encompass any changes in procedure and/or two‑year review.
- Ensures adequate resources are available to clean and prepare equipment.
- Ensures all area personnel are current in their training requirements; trains employees to area‑specific curricula and company policies and procedures.
- Ensures a safe work environment and that all personnel work in a safe manner.
- Ensures corrective actions for investigations and audit observations are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensures all documentation is correct and addresses errors effectively and expeditiously.
- Completes batch record review for the area within designated time expectations.
- Works closely with HR on policy changes, interpretation and execution, hiring of new employees, employee disciplinary action, performance appraisals, and performance management.
- Works with Technical Services/Maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability; assists with design of new systems/facilities related to the department.
- Works closely with Material Management and Quality regarding component problems and inventory maintenance, including inventory management and movement via SAP modules.
- Works closely with Environmental, Maintenance, Metrology, and Validation to ensure area environmental monitoring, preventive maintenance, calibration, and re‑qualification schedules are met.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- BS/BA in a science‑related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience (preferred).
- 4–5 years of pharmaceutical experience in compounding (preferred).
- Working knowledge of SOPs and cGMP rules and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to work with antineoplastic products and assist in the nanotechnology department.
- Heavy lifting is required (ability to regularly lift 25 lb and occasionally lift 50 lb without strain).
Pay
Salary Range: $73,614 – $103,000 plus a 6% annual bonus. Final pay determinations will depend on experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Schedule
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 10 PM – 6:30 AM.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Wellness program