Supervisor, Production Operations

About the role

The Production Supervisor supports the timely manufacturing of parenteral products in an aseptic environment according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). The role involves supervising setup of sterile filling equipment, operating dehydrogenation equipment, managing filling and capping processes, and overseeing formulation tasks. Compliance with cGMPs, corporate and site-specific policies and procedures, and maintaining current good documentation practices (cGDP) for all activities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate personnel and room activities for assigned shifts
• Compile area-specific shift information and line status data on time accurately conveying information to support groups and oncoming shift management team
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, corporate and site-specific policies and procedures
• Maintain and report metrics to evaluate the performance of the assigned production unit
• Mentor, develop, and guide direct reports in succession planning and cross-functional training
• Schedule adherence and material consumption rates relative to specific areas
• Manage operational and preventive maintenance of area-specific processing equipment
• Report and investigate safety incidents and quality deviations
• Become fluent in all functional areas and provide leadership in the absence of manager(s)
• Share resources with other production units as needed and when available
• Lead and/or conduct investigations, document revisions, protocol creation, and CAPA projects
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required
• Enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in science, business, engineering, or a related field, preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relevant related work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or relevant industry, required
• Minimum of one (1) year leadership experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or relevant industry, required OR Associate’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with three (3) years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role, preferred OR Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with one (1) year of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role, preferred

Qualifications

• Education and experience as outlined above
• Ability to read and interpret various documents including safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Computer skills including adeptness in manufacturing and internet software, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Leadership qualities including guiding, coaching, and mentoring team members, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members
• Strong attention to detail

Skills

• Leadership
• Guidance and coaching
• Mentorship
• Business acumen
• Collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Coaches and develops
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment
• Identifies and addresses potential hazards
• Follows established safety protocols
• Participates in safety training programs
• Fosters a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate production needs.