Supervisor, Drug Product Filling

Supervisor, Drug Product Filling

The Supervisor, Drug Product Filling supports start up and operational activities for the site. This role leads a shift team and is responsible for the manufacturing process and facility which will eventually operate 24 / 7 model.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Provides on the floor leadership for a shift team of Manufacturing Associates

Oversees and coordinates the execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments and huddles

Serves as the point of contact for escalations and provides guidance to resolve issues

Fosters an inclusive, People-First Culture with regular communication, conducting 1 : 1s on a defined cadence with direct reports

Maintains a safe and current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) compliant environment by ensuring direct reports have correct and up-to-date training

Supports manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement projects

Coordinates with other functional areas for additional activities requiring access to the manufacturing space and equipment, such as but not limited to maintenance, calibration activities, and the use of manufacturing equipment

Enforces company policies that directly impact employees (e.g., time reporting, time off approvals, shift work, and inclement weather)

Supports Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), travel as needed

Manages and develops direct reports from Filling team

Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees

Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)

Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development

Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed

Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution

Performs other duties, as assigned

Basic Requirements

High School diploma / GED with 9 years of related experience in large pharma / biotech operations or projects; OR Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of related experience in large pharma / biotech operations or projects

Proven ability to lead teams

Experience with electronic batch records, root cause analysis, technical writing, and initiation of investigations

Preferred Requirements

Experience working in facility start-up environment

Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

1-3 years of leadership experience

Lean Six Sigma or similar certification

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection
• May work in Mechanical / Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to discern audible cues
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 240 Minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 240 Minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and / or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and / or power tools
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions
• Will work in warm / cold environments

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