Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Job Description
The Manufacturing Supervisor will play a key part in the facility start up with primary responsibilities focused around supporting the cartridge line operations and the timely production of pharmaceuticals at the Petersburg, VA site. In collaboration with stakeholders, this position will lead day to day Cartridge Visual Inspection and Pen Assembly Operations, overseeing and running equipment, support new product introductions, equipment qualifications, change management, investigations, training, and development. The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of achieving results in a face-paced Pharmaceutical Sterile Fill/Finish environment.
This is an exclusive listing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the Pen Assembly and Visual Inspection team to execute daily and weekly production schedules to meet operations objectives.
- Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate current events, issues, and solicit team feedback.
- Monitor team productivity and resolve immediate production needs to facilitate efficiency. Coordinate the team’s break and lunch periods to minimize production downtime.
- Manage daily and weekly staffing requirements to account for absent personnel (PTO) to satisfy production needs. Coordinate overtime scheduling as needed.
- Monitor the inventory of department supplies. Report any quality issues and shortages to prevent production interruptions.
- Conduct training and ensure staff training is documented, current, and follows cGMP requirements.
- Review batch records, cycle reports, and other manufacturing documentation to identify and address any potential quality issues.
- Perform and/or oversee batch accountability calculations and final batch quantity confirmations.
- Provide immediate support in the identification and documentation of deviations and discrepancies.
- Support cross-departmental activities including maintenance, qualification, testing, and investigational activities.
- Assist in the development and update of manufacturing procedures and training materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manufacturing management.
- Assist R&D and MSAT on new product introduction and tech transfer activities to meet commercial demand.
- Initiate and complete manufacturing investigations including root cause analysis and product impact assessment.
- Assist in the revision, and management of manufacturing documents such as Batch Records and SOPs.
Basic Qualifications and Capabilities:
- Associate degree with 8 years demonstrated ability in a cGMP production environment.
- High School degree with 10 years of experience of cGMP production experience may be considered.
- Experience in a sterile fill finish facility.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations that include exponents, scientific notation, orders of operation, algebra, and unit conversion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Pen Assemble and/or Visual Inspection strongly preferred.
Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Monday through Friday.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.