Supervisor, Production - 2nd shift

Job Summary

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of liquid production personnel and processes within an assigned area of responsibility. Control may include but is not limited to; scheduling and organizing component preparation, Terminally Sterilized filling, and capping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the execution of the daily/weekly production schedule based upon direction from the area production managers.
• Oversees the production processes on their assigned shift, working on the production floor to coordinate all relevant production activities.
• Interacts with department management and other functional areas to coordinate all support activities relating to their assigned area.
• Empowers assigned personnel to engage in defining and recommending continuous process improvements.
• Completes thorough deviation investigations in a timely fashion, performing detailed root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Assures the compliant application of departmental and company policies and procedures, safety programs, standards and cGMP's.
• Coordinates staffing for their assigned area of responsibility and assures personnel training is up to date.
• Develops and executes training and follow-up programs to enhance staff development. Regularly evaluates performance of operations personnel.
• Establishes effective communication methods to provide continuity of information across all operations and shifts.
• Supports product release through the efficient review and completion of production batch records.
• Creates, revises and reviews departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides production data to managers in support of monthly reports and line efficiency tracking.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by production management.
• Works overtime as required.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in life sciences or engineering discipline preferred (work experience in lieu of a degree is possible)
• Previous supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proven oral and written communication and proofreading skills required.
• Detail oriented and proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Access preferred.
• Previous experience in an FDA regulated industry preferred (3-5 years).