Technical Supervisor PC

About the Role

Direct the development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new or existing products and technologies. Ensure effective use of material, equipment, and personnel to produce quality products throughout the product value stream. Assist in developing budgets, formulating and recommending manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs. Support the efficient, safe, and profitable operation of the department while advising and making recommendations to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Align staffing requirements with company demands to meet production schedules efficiently.
• Establish or adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.
• Participate in process/product troubleshooting to correct or maintain desirable output (quality, yields, cycle time, etc.).
• Complete all quality records on time.
• Work closely with support departments (QC, QA, product release, planning, warehouse, etc.) to ensure production goals and timelines are met.
• Conduct investigations of non-conforming events using data and problem-solving skills.
• Interpret company or area policies and procedures to employees; enforce safety and compliance with environmental control procedures and regulations.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve methods, equipment performance, layouts, yields, and quality of output.
• Establish actions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Motivate employees to achieve work-related goals.
• Respond to and participate in corrective action implementation for observations identified in internal audits.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist employees in solving these problems.
• Audit area for cGMP, safety, and environmental compliance; participate in corrective action implementation.
• Maintain time, output, and quality records.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate inter- and intra-departmental activities.
• Train and certify employees on processes, documentation, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Revise documentation as appropriate.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions; participate in troubleshooting and coordinate equipment repair to minimize downtime.
• Represent the department on new product development teams by providing scheduling assistance, technical input, and process development work.
• Organize and/or lead cell teams to address and resolve departmental issues.
• Participate in investigation and corrective action efforts during production interruption circumstances.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures listed in SOPs; investigate related incidents and complete corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience or training within the pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent work-related experience of six (6) years.
• Experience reading and interpreting production schedules, SOPs, cGMPs, and FDA guidelines.
• Knowledge of Transdermal manufacturing preferred.
• Technical knowledge of the manufacturing environment and specific knowledge related to the assigned department.
• Basic understanding of engineering/scientific fundamentals applicable to the area under supervision; flexibility to work different shifts/schedules.
• Computer literacy with the ability to use various software programs to perform duties.
• Ability to facilitate teams of exempt/non-exempt employees to audit work areas, identify non-compliance, and develop/oversee action plans for corrective action.
• Six-Sigma Green Belt certification a plus.

Work Environment

• Production/plant floor in a pharmaceutical environment; may require working with potent controlled substances.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.