Your Role:

Supervision of all production activities, planning and scheduling of production resources, troubleshooting process chemistry, training employees on equipment operation, cGMP, and internal SAFC systems and procedures, assisting or compiling project quotes, and recruitment are some of the main responsibilities of the position.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Assist in kilo and production plant manufacturing of APIs and intermediates when necessary.
• Function as a primary operator for any project.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of SAFC Verona/Madison procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of synthetic and process chemistry.
• Coordinate project flow between departments to ensure timely completion of manufacturing.
• Author, utilize and train employee on written procedures, including batch records and OP’s and have working knowledge of QUMAS.
• Coordinate annual inventory counts.
• Perform manufacturing and other related training sessions for staff members.
• Work in accordance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Act as a representative of SAFC Madison for customers and vendors.
• Ensure that employees maintain accurate and concise cGMP records.
• Conduct performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
• Work well in a team environment both within and outside of the production department.
• Build effective teams within the production department.
• Compile a weekly production schedule that maximizes available throughput.
• Attend weekly manager’s meeting and provide updates to management on project status.
• Assist PD staff in process scaleup activities and technical transfer.
• Must be able to effectively operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Generate cost models for project quotes.
• Ensure that employees maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Conduct recruitment activities.
• Supervise, train, and motivate staff to meet production deadlines.
• Interpret in process data results and act as a secondary review of data during off shifts.
• Adhere to SAFC Pharma ethical and behavioral standards as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Be a role model for staff with superior work ethic and excellent occupational behavior.
• Train new employees and cross train current employees.
• Lead their assigned shift to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement in production systems and work to resolve them.
• Ensure employees adhere to outlined expectations and take disciplinary action when necessary.
• Manage all projects coming through production by assigning chemists and monitoring project progress.
• Be available by phone in case of emergency.
• 3 / 4 Rotating Schedule – Each shift is on a 2-week rotation of 4 on / 3 off / 3 on / 4 off. All shift hours will be overnight: 6pm-630am (D-Shift).

Physical Attributes:

• Will stand for long periods of time and lift & carry weights of up to 50 pounds regularly.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science discipline.
• 2 years of work experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

OR

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 5 years of work experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and lead by example.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Strong computer skills.