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Form of workThe Supervisor, 3rd Shift develops employees through effective personnel performance management and driving accountability for team performance metrics and projects. The ability to effectively lead quality initiatives is critical to the department's ability to improve manufacturing processes, increase product quality, improve departmental productivity/efficiency, and above all, reduce manufacturing costs/scrap.
Main Accountabilities:
Oversee Manufacturing daily activities:
- Efficiently manage 10 to 20 Production Operators.
- Maintain and ensure scheduling of resources and team members.
- Create operational staffing schedule including filling overtime needs.
- Performing the batch record review to ensure adherence to the appropriate departmental procedures and batch record release activities.
- Effectively check products and paperwork for completion and accuracy.
- Aid in investigations of Nonconformities (QEs) and the development of corrective actions as needed.
- Understand machine operation and how it translates to the manufacturing processes.
- Assist in maintaining an efficient and effective workforce. Maximize equipment and process capabilities.
- Provide a level of technical understanding to assist Process Technicians and Maintenance personnel with routine problem solving.
- Provide support and training to the production team for advanced troubleshooting of equipment.
- Develop team members and cross train to maximize shift productivity.
- Ensure the most recent information related to manufacturing and maintenance is communicated and/or documented for compliance, history, and reliability.
- Utilize a variety of software systems to support daily work activities (i.e. TrackWise, LiveLink/DocLink, SAP, BRAM, etc.).
- Conduct staff meetings daily or as needed, keeping records/documentation of that discussed.
- Write performance appraisals for all direct reports.
- Maintain FIFOfor production materials.
- Interface with other departments relative to collective goals and priorities.
- Manage direct report's daily attendance in Dayforce and maintain accountability based on attendance policies.
Develop the manufacturing team:
- Inspire and motivate the team to achieve top performance as a team.
- Promote self-growth and internal development with team members.
- Ensure overall team training is maintained current for processes and procedures relevant to all manufacturing/packaging activities and coordinate cross-training among roles to create staffing flexibility and increased depth.
- Assist the direct manager in the Performance Management process (GPS) with clear feedback of team members.
- Assist in creation and implementation of training/development plans for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Education, Experience, Skills:
Studies-Experience:
- A High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 5 progressive years in a GMP regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry required or
- Associates Degree in an applicable or Technical field or Vocational / Technical School and a minimum of 3 progressive years in a GMP regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry or
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 1 progressive years experience in a GMPregulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- Prior experience leading others strongly preferred.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience in ISO 9001 and applicable HSE regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of production equipment.
- Background in Bulking and/or compounding in food, supplement, cosmetic, medical device, or pharmaceutical chemical formulation preferred.
- Familiarity with measurement scales, mixing, blending, chemical mills and other formulation manufacturing equipment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience of working independently.
- Must be able to demonstrate flexibility around changing priorities.
Physical Requirements:
- Performs all job functions and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to regularly climb stairs to perform work.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time on shifts that could range from 8-12 hours.
- Ability to routinely lift 20-40 lbs.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to operate motorized pallet jacks.
- Ability to maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
- May be exposed to and require the handling of chemicals, antibiotics and/or hazardous materials.
- May be exposed to strong odors incurred during media production or other operations.
- Lab work is performed wearing various types of PPE which include but is not limited to a hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, PAPRs, face mask and lab coats. Make-up, nail polish, and jewelry are prohibited in certain areas of Manufacturing.
