Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Work Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6a - 6:30p

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience of working in a manufacturing environment (Pharmaceutical exp. preferred)
• 3+ years working in a lead role
• Working knowledge of FDA and OSHA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) preferred
• Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to clearly communicate shift goals and manage operational activities for successful attainment

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers and Compounders by providing guidance, support, and motivation.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure smooth workflow and meet production goals.
• Supervise the production line to provide directions to line leaders to meet the shift's production goals.

• Ensure that the compounding area adheres to schedules and carries out all necessary activities to ensure the timely availability of products for the production floor.
• Monitor and control production processes to achieve optimal output and minimize downtime.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources, including materials and labor.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction by partnering with Quality Assurance, Mechanics, and Industrial Engineers.
• Implement and enforce production schedules and quality standards.
• Provide instruction or coordinate training for team members on all relevant, updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to optimize material availability.
• Uphold safety protocols and regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all team members.
• Investigate and report safety incidents to EHS Specialist and Operations Management. Implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and enforce quality control / quality assurance procedures to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Create and investigate operational deviations and determine root cause/CAPA’s with implementation strategies.
• All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position exposed to various work environments such as office, production areas, warehouse, etc.
• Required to stand for long periods of time in production environment and/or working at a desk on a computer for long periods of time.
• May occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical raw materials or ingredients is possible.
• Weekend or extended work week hours may be required based on production schedule
• Must be able to wear proper gowning and PPE in production areas, as required, to meet GMP and/or OSHA requirements.

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