What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Operations-2nd Shift position at Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.?
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.
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Basic Purpose: Operations Supervisor is responsible for maintaining shift production within the Manufacturing Department and/or the Packaging Department, ensuring that safety, quality, cost, and productivity standards are met.
Hours are Monday-Friday from 1:40pm-10:10pm
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Manage the performance of hourly manufacturing/packaging personnel by monitoring and directing daily activities, performance, and training.
- Oversee the pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging process, including adhering to specified schedules, procedures, and processes.
- Supervise the manufacturing/packaging operation and verify that procedures and documentation are properly followed and submitted according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), coordinating efforts with QA as required. Verify and sign that all records are correct and complete.
- Ensure that all required information and materials are correct and available at the start of the shift and communicate with and prepare for the subsequent shift.
- Enforce cGMPs, safety, housekeeping, and security procedures.
- Coordinate efforts with maintenance department to ensure equipment is running at optimum levels.
- Ensure that SOPs, training, and cGMPs are current and followed by manufacturing/packaging personnel, maintaining appropriate records.
- Write investigations when deviations occur.
- Implement and follow through on timely execution of Corrective and Preventative Actions.
- Communicate any problems or concerns to the Operations Senior Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
- Prepare and issue routine and special reports.
- Other tasks as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements:
The following describes the general knowledge, skills, qualifications, and physical requirements normally associated with performing the essential functions of this job. In compliance with law Cosette Laboratories will consider varying or modifying these standards to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity.
Education/Training/Work Experience:
- Education Required: A high school diploma plus appropriate previous experience accepted.
- Education Preferred: An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Experience Required: 3 years of related experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience Preferred: Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
- Functional Knowledge: A self-starter with excellent technical, administrative and people management skills to direct staff, follow procedures and communicate well with employees throughout the Company.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Must have positive attitude and ability to promote positive training environment.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
- Execute assigned tasks within established schedule.
- Write and speak clearly and concisely.
- Possesses sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Develop and maintain expertise through continuing professional education and training.
- Complies with and enforces Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Work Environment and Physical Demands (List required PPE’s):
- Be able to repeatedly lift 25-50 lbs.
- Ability to wear respirator and/or PAPR and steel toed shoes when required.
