Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Coating – 2nd Shift

Mylan Technologies, Inc. (Viatris) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually.

About the role

This role supports ongoing hiring needs and contributes to the production of pharmaceutical products by supervising coating operations. The Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Coating ensures compliance with production schedules, quality standards, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assignments are completed on schedule following established policies and procedures.
• Guide and direct staff in production areas to assure compliance with the production schedule.
• Monitor production output and quality of work on the line versus established standards; initiate corrective actions as necessary in conjunction with Production management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Monitor and ensure proper equipment operation and adherence to all safety rules and guidelines.
• Maintain work areas, ensuring appropriate cleanliness, orderly condition, and cGMP compliance.
• Prepare and approve rooms and equipment for inspection; perform room releases as necessary.
• Ensure all equipment and room logs are current and accurate.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of operators in other areas as necessary; act as a back-up to other supervisors or Manager.
• Develop and perform training of personnel in Production operations, systems, and cGMP compliance.
• Record and review data on Batch Production Records, In-Process Sheets, Log Books, Time Sheets, deduction cards, and other required paperwork.
• Perform reconciliations associated with Controlled Substance manufactured lots.
• Perform final Production review of Batch Production Records prior to Quality review/approval; obtain corrections as necessary and monitor error rates to initiate corrective actions.
• Initiate events or investigations in collaboration with QA, identifying potential root causes and corrective/preventative actions to minimize quality impact; complete investigations within required timeframes.
• Initiate and complete procedural revisions and corresponding training modules to ensure practice matches procedure and best practices are coordinated across all shifts.
• Ensure all products produced or returned to inventory are properly labeled and monitor inventories.
• Participate in the use of pharmaceutical equipment for Process Development, Scale-up, and Process Validation batches; coordinate training for new products/processes to commercial operations.
• Provide input into requirements for new equipment or upgrades; participate in the qualification/requalification of equipment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–4 years of relevant production experience is preferred; a combination of experience and/or education will be considered.
• Good communication, time management, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Plateau, and Trackwise.
• Knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Ability to solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, climb ladders or stairs, stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to hear alarms.
• Ability to identify small defects.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,000.00 – $105,000.00 USD.

Benefits

Viatris offers competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where your experiences, perspectives, and skills can help make an impact on the lives of others.