Operations Supervisor

Overview

Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions.  Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business.  Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health.  Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of twelve commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams.  Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers.  Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

This position will lead within operations both manufacturing and packaging teams in Somerset, NJ. Reporting to one of the operation Managers, operation Supervisors lead teams in designated technology areas and product trains at the site, directs and coordinates the activities of department operators, conduct performance reviews, interact with support departments, and drive efficiencies initiatives within operations.  The Somerset, NJ site produces oral solid and liquid dosage form pharmaceuticals.

• Will lead oral solid dosage form manufacturing and packaging teams as assigned.
• First shift leader with start time 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (8 hr. - 5 days/week) or 5:45 am to 4:00 pm (10 hr, 4 days/week). Discussion with Manager on the right fit and team needs.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Track production processing and material management in SAP
• Daily metrics reporting such as variances in production, labor hours and downtime, track and report operator performance and attendance
• Oversee completion of GPM records and standard operating procedures required within operations
• Participate and develop plans for improving a safe work place and culture of identifying, reporting, and fixing unsafe conditions and behaviors within the site and our work teams.
• Work with cross functional groups to accomplish objectives including finance, procurement, operations, supply chain, maintenance, facilities, technical services, security, quality assurance, and quality control as appropriate.
• Under the direct supervision of a leader and able to communicate progress, needs, requirements, and issues effectively for assigned work for yourself and your teams.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operations procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• 5 years of pharmaceutical packaging OR manufacturing experience
• 2 years’ experience leading/supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of SAP or another ERP system
• Excellent written communication skills

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in a manufacturing environment.

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