Manufacturing Supervisor

Leads the team, manages and supports overall Solid Dose Manufacturing and Packaging activities. Ensures the department priorities and daily production schedules are executed and analyzes opportunities for process improvements. Builds, develops and promotes communication and a team environment across all shifts. In this role, the incumbent champions Performance Excellence initiatives and associated change and actively coaches and mentors team. This is a safety-sensitive position.

*This role is 2nd shift hours (2-11pm) *

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the activities of the Manufacturing staff. Ensures proper training and development is provided so there is an adequate, competent staff to accomplish the required tasks. Ensures employees will function successful in a team-based environment. Collaborative, taking a team approach including individuals and departments in the problem solving process.
• Recognize and report when incidents occur. Support the investigation and writing of the investigation. Update SOP’s and support CAPA’s. Train team members on new procedures & practices if applicable.
• Creates awareness of the importance of a safety and quality focused working environment through coaching, training, on the floor presence/awareness, cGMP compliance, safety guidelines and SOPs.
• Provides guidance to ensure all SOPs, JOB Aids (WI & SEI’s), Batch Records and Logbooks are in compliance with the cGMP regulations and correctly instruct & document the activities performed in the department.
• Provides technical support in identifying and implementing process improvements, work efficiencies and other cost effective changes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through process observation. Teaches and encourages others to do the same.
• Reviews, organizes and assists in the planning of the daily production schedules to ensure compliance with department and company goals. Ascertains product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery date.
• Assists with the preparation of the department operating plan/budget, insuring operational goals are met. Monitors and controls costs in accordance with approved budget.
• Conducts regular reviews of products to insure quality standards are maintained and GMPs are enforced. Responds to customer complaints.
• Builds productive, trusting, respectful relationships at all levels in the organization and must consistently act as a team player.
• Follows Piramal Pharma Solutions Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as business needs require.

• Mathematical and Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of Packaging & Manufacturing Equipment
• Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing Knowledge, cGMPs, MRP, Trackwise, SAP, QUMAS
• Effective written communication skills; messages are clear, concise, tactful and audience appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence in a variety of written formats and styles: technical, investigative reports, routine business communications/reports, performance related documentation, procedural and instructional material and manuals.
• Good team leadership / mentor skills.

Experience

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs and occasionally move drums weighing up to 300 lbs. Able to work safely with heavy equipment. Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, feel objects, tools, controls, reach with hand and arms, talk, hear, and good vision.
• Individual may be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment.
• Not allergic to chemicals or biosubstances found in laboratory or production facilities.