Production Supervisor

Job Description: Production Manufacturing (Supervisor, Senior Supervisor, & Manager)

Working Conditions: On-site

Summary

We are seeking experienced individuals to join our leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CDMO), this company offers a full spectrum of services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Their manufacturing expertise spans from small-scale to commercial-scale production, with particular strengths in sterile injectables, oral solids, and complex APIs. Equipped to manage the most demanding projects, the facilities ensure high standards of quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process. With a global presence and a strong focus on innovation, the company is a trusted partner for those looking to bring new therapies to market.

Being part of the Production Manufacturing Team you will ensure the timely manufacturing of liquid and lyophilized parenteral cGMP products using aseptic processing technology to deliver high-quality sterile products to the pharmaceutical industry. Manage all support manufacturing activities during a shift for the sterile filling business unit, overseeing personnel and activities related to the production process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate personnel and room activities for assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with cGMPs, corporate, and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Compile and report shift information and line status data, accurately conveying it to support groups and incoming shift management.
• Maintain and report metrics to evaluate the performance of the assigned production unit.
• Mentor, develop, and guide succession planning and cross-functional training of direct reports.
• Oversee operational and preventive maintenance of area-specific processing equipment; report and investigate safety incidents and quality deviations.
• Lead and/or conduct investigations, document revisions, protocol creation, and CAPA projects.
• Share resources with other production units as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Directly supervise employees in a production unit department.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
  

Your Profile

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, plus 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Experience in a sterile aseptic injectable processing environment is crucial.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Database software, Manufacturing software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the adaptability to achieve company goals.