Kindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows.

Role Summary

The individual will supervise and manage all functions involved in the production of Kindeva products in a safe and economic fashion. Responsible for direct supervision, training, safety performance, product quality, cost control, employee communications, employee moral and productivity.

Role Responsibilities

• Guides activities and personnel in order to achieve quality production, on schedule and at the lowest possible cost.
• Provide direct supervision to production and/or hourly employees such as operators and technicians, etc. with responsibility in one or more process operations (technology area).
• Cultivates and leads a team environment for employees by encouraging and implementing cross training programs, cooperation, innovation, flexibility and teamwork aligning with the Kindeva PRECISE values
• Schedules production, determines priorities, allocates work assignments, communicates expectations and monitors workflow.
• Conducts performance evaluations and feedback to employees.
• Utilizes corrective action to resolve conflict and inappropriate behaviors.
• Trains employees on all aspects of the manufacturing processes and operations.
• Provides employees with proper tools, equipment and information including any changes that may affect their work.
• Ensures a safe work environment by reviewing production standards, OSHA requirements, and recognizing and resolving safety-related problems.
• Ensure employees receive training as specified.
• Provides effective communication to employees through crew meetings, e-mail, etc.
• Completes housekeeping audit and job safety analysis on a regular basis.
• Participates in the site emergency squad activities.
• Organizes and implements cost reduction programs to ensure efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Utilizes available resources to resolve process, maintenance, equipment and/or related technical problems.
• Oversees changeovers to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Analyzes and interprets statistical data and charts to identify trends and determine improvement plans.
• Communicate and follow-up on quality concerns and process/operational changes with appropriate staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing experience or a Bachelor degree with two (2) years of experience
• Problem solving, computer, administrative, and short-term planning skills are required to perform the duties in this position.
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve non-routine problems with highly complex and technical equipment. Adapts different techniques to deal with variations in conditions.
• Regularly demonstrates the ability to work independently on highly complex assignments.