Supervisor, Production, 2nd Shift

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I.    JOB SUMMARY 
The Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift, directs the activities of employees engaged in activities to support manufacturing including daily cleaning and sanitization of the production area as well as preparation of components associated with sterile filling process. These activities include, but are not limited to training, supervising, maintaining a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and established policies and procedures.  This role requires the following skills: good written and oral communication skills, the ability to lead a group, leadership through inspiring and motivating the team, the ability to provide and accept feedback on the team’s performance, strong problem solving skills, the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner, a willingness to make decisions and apply proper judgment based on sound, accurate information, flexibility and the ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work schedule and priorities, the ability to handling multiple tasks and projects at the same time, and good time management.

II.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Routine job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•    Responsible for direct supervision of employees performing aseptic filling and cleaning activities.
•    Provide daily job assignments and supervise execution of those tasks in relation to the manufacture of parenteral pharmaceuticals.
•    Monitor and ensure compliance by all personnel with cGMP regulations, EBS policies, and SOP and Batch Record directions.  Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
•    Review documentation and ensure that it complies with Good Documentation Practices.
•    Assist the Production Manager with development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
•    Develop and train Technicians through counseling and guidance.  Ensure adequate training is provided to Technicians in order for them to complete their job assignments.
•    Effectively troubleshoot equipment during operation to ensure effective and efficient operations while maintaining high quality and service to the client.
•    Assist the Validation and Maintenance staff with the operation and execution of engineering projects.  Provide technical expertise for these projects.
•    Interface with the Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Materials Management departments to resolve production, supply, and equipment issues.  Document issues through deviations and assist with investigations, as necessary
•    Supervise the routine cleaning and upkeep of production areas and ensure compliance of those areas with cGMP regulations.
•    This role is for 2nd Shift, 2:00-10:30pm 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
•    Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field with minimum of 3 years experience in cGMP or regulated environment.
•    Or High School/AA with a minimum of 8 years experience in cGMP environment
•    1-2 years previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

IV.     PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill. 

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
 

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
 

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