Supervisor, Packaging

About the Role

Responsible for maintaining GMP quality standards, plant safety, and manufacturing productivity throughout the department. Requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of equipment to support set-ups, adjustments, repairs, and maintaining all equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications. Direct reports include all on-shift department staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operators and equipment throughout each 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, operational goals, and 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.
• Oversees process parameters and makes changes by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size, and product.
• Inspects and monitors 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.
• Fosters a continuous improvement environment by evaluating and recommending ongoing quality and efficiency improvements related to process/engineering/formulation changes, machinery, documentation, machine utilization, and safety best practices.
• Assists with interviewing, selection, evaluating, promoting, and dismissal of direct reports.
• Rewards, coaches, and provides clear, meaningful, and constructive feedback to direct reports to facilitate individual development.
• Appraises employees’ productivity, efficiency, and performance for probationary reviews and annual merit reviews.
• Develops and maintains a capable, flexible, and motivated workforce through continuous education, cross-training, compliance training, and maximizing employee effectiveness.
• Mentors Manufacturing Trainers and Operation Specialists to help drive business performance.
• Communicates to all levels of the organization so that all employees understand company and departmental objectives and have clear expectations of performance.
• Evaluates machines/processes and utilizes root cause analysis to generate new ideas and creative solutions to improve utilization, effectiveness, and productivity rates.
• Promotes an environment of teamwork with all departments to ensure effective and efficient company operations.
• Responds to audit observations by correcting deficiencies and performing detailed CAPA analysis to prevent future occurrences.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring proper and effective safety procedures are in place and enforced.
• Documents all safety incidents and near misses accurately and timely.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in a GMP environment (preferably in the Pharmaceutical Industry).
• Strong team player and motivated problem solver.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to constructively interact with others to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Continuous LEAN Six Sigma training (e.g., 5S) is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Team-building skills and leadership qualities.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to interact with other department Technicians, Schedulers, Product Development, and Information Services.
• Ability to work independently, within a production team, and without supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Job requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.