Supervisor, Operations (Nights)
for each heading only if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must preserve all substantive info; remove boilerplate etc.
We need to parse the job posting.
Sections present:
I. Manufacturing Department Overview: description of department.
II. Basic Function: description of position.
III. Specific Activities, and Responsibilities: many bullet-like paragraphs.
IV. Knowledge Requirements: Education or Equivalent, Knowledge/Skills Requirements, Physical/Mental Requirements, Business Environment.
Also there is a paragraph about Catalent offers rewarding opportunities etc. That's more like company description; could be part of About the role? Possibly.
We need to decide which sections to include.
We have content for:
- About the role: could combine Manufacturing Department Overview + Basic Function + maybe company description.
- Responsibilities: the Specific Activities and Responsibilities section.
- Requirements: Knowledge Requirements (Education or Equivalent) maybe.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? But we need separate sections only if content.
- Skills: Knowledge/Skills Requirements.
- Benefits: Not present (no mention of benefits). So we should not include Benefits heading.
- Pay: Not present.
- Schedule: Not present (though mentions flexible days, 12 hour shifts; that could be schedule info. It says "Must be flexible in days of work, able to work 12hour shifts". That's schedule info. So we could include Schedule section with that detail.
But we must not create sections with filler like "not specified". Since we have actual schedule info, we can include.
Also we might include Qualifications: maybe combine Education/Experience etc. But we already have Requirements for Education/Experience. Could separate Qualifications for "Prior Supervisory experience a plus" etc. But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But the instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We can decide to include Requirements (education/experience) and Qualifications (maybe supervisory experience plus etc). However we might risk thin sections. Let's see content:
Knowledge Requirements includes:
- Education or Equivalent: Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3+ years related experience in the pharmaceutical industries preferred. Prior Supervisory experience a plus. Training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate to advanced PC skills, including knowledge of Catalent’s software packages preferred. Must be flexible in days of work, able to work 12hour shifts
- Knowledge/Skills Requirements: PC skills, including training on Catalent’s software packages. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and financial reports. Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color (Pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses. For Catalent’s in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and regulatory agencies
- Physical/Mental Requirements: Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Individuals may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance. Be accessible to the manufacturing floor and office staff and to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently.
- Business Environment: The individual’s primary workstation is located on the manufacturing floor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to this position. Catalent may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees, consistent with company policy.
Thus we have multiple sub-sections.
We could create sections:
- About the role (Manufacturing Department Overview + Basic Function + company description paragraph)
- Responsibilities (Specific Activities and Responsibilities)
- Requirements (Education or Equivalent + maybe Physical/Mental Requirements? But we might separate Skills and Qualifications.)
- Skills (Knowledge/Skills Requirements)
- Qualifications (maybe Prior Supervisory experience a plus etc? But that's already in Education or Equivalent.)
- Schedule (flexible days, 12 hour shifts) - but that is already in Education or Equivalent; maybe we can put schedule there.
But we need to avoid duplication. Perhaps better to have:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Requirements (Education/Experience)
- Skills (Technical/knowledge/skills)
- Physical Requirements (maybe as part of Requirements? but we could include as a separate section if content is substantive. It is.)
- Schedule (flexible days, 12 hour shifts) - but we could incorporate into Requirements or Skills.
Given instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we should combine related info into fewer sections.
Thus we could have:
- About the role (overview + basic function + company description)
- Responsibilities (list of duties)
- Requirements & Qualifications (education, experience, supervisory, communication, PC skills, flexibility, vision, physical, etc.) Could be one section.
- Skills (maybe separate technical skills like ability to read reports, write SOPs, present info, etc.) But that overlaps.
Maybe better: Have sections:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Requirements (education, experience, supervisory, communication, PC skills, flexibility)
- Skills & Abilities (vision, physical, ability to read/write/present, etc.)
- Schedule (flexible days, 12 hour shifts) - but that's already in Requirements.
Given the instruction to avoid thin sections, maybe we combine all knowledge/skills/physical into one "Requirements" section.
Thus we will have:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Requirements
We must not create Benefits, Pay, Schedule unless actual content. Since schedule info is within Requirements, we don't need separate Schedule.
Thus output:
About the role
Manufacturing Department Overview: To provide a cGMP compliant manufacturing process and continuously improve the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment at Catalent St. Petersburg. Create a workplace that is safe, clean, environmentally friendly, employee friendly, highly productive, efficient and of sufficient capacity to support the forecasted demand as predicted by Catalent Pharma Solutions.
Basic Function: This position is critical in ensuring that manufacturing processes are executed in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. The Production Supervisor must demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to compliance, quality and safety and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
But we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. The paragraph about Catalent offers... is okay. Now Responsibilities: we need to list duties as- . The Specific Activities and Responsibilities section contains many sentences; we can break into list items.
We must preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to capture each bullet point.
Let's extract responsibilities from the text:
"General Management
Ensure proficiency of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within their area of responsibility.
Supervisors are accountable for verifying that SOPs are accurate, practical, and aligned with current operations, and for escalating any gaps or inconsistencies.
They must ensure that procedures are clearly understood, executable by the team, and continuously improved as needed.
Responsible for monitoring on-time completion of all operator training requirements.
Organize and communicate standard and overtime schedules for team members.
Attend and actively participate in various meetings as required
Lead and supervise a team of manufacturing operators in the execution of daily production activities.
Define priorities, daily expectations, and assignments.
Monitor and manage production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow to meet batch release timelines.
Ensures manufacturing plans are met in terms of quality, efficiency, volumes and labor usage, as applicable.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members to promote professional growth and operational excellence.
Conduct routine GMP audits and Gemba walkthroughs, deviation investigations, and support CAPA implementation.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (i.e. Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Validation teams) to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
Actively participate in cross-functional meetings, providing updates, insights, and recommendations related to manufacturing performance and compliance.
Oversee documentation of manufacturing activities, including SOPs, batch records, logbooks, and deviation reports.
Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the production environment.
Identify and develop high-potential team members through mentorship, training programs, and career development planning.
Ensure adherence of Catalent Critical 10 Principles.
Technical and Maintenance
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs.
Monitor equipment performance and escalate recurring issues for resolution.
Support equipment qualification, validation, and change control processes.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of new technologies or upgrades to improve manufacturing capabilities.
Participate in technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Human Resources
Participate in the selection, onboarding, and retention of qualified operators.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting open communication and team engagement.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of employee performance, including coaching and feedback records.
Identify and support developmental opportunities for team members, including cross-training and career advancement.
Administer corrective actions and disciplinary measures in accordance with company policies and procedures, when necessary.
Quality
Ensure strict adherence to SOPs and GMP through regular training and supervision.
Conduct routine facility and equipment inspections to maintain proper state of repair.
Monitor and enforce preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.
Promote a culture of accountability to reduce human error and improve documentation practices.
Perform quality and readiness checks walkthroughs to proactively identify and resolve compliance risks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Scheduling and Reporting
Able to adjust to changing production schedule.
Ensures On-Time Delivery.
Monitors and submits productivity metrics, as required.
Completes shift hand-offs with both the incoming and outgoing shifts.
Safety
Primary contact on the shift for safety/security issues.
Proposes, implements, and enforces safety improvements.
Conducts safety evaluations.
Ensure work areas are safe for all employees.
Ensure employees conduct their work in a safe manner.
Ensures that all safety measures are taken and are compliant with the Safety Policies of the Company."
We need to convert each sentence into list items. Some sentences are long; we can keep them as is.
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