JOB PURPOSE:

Through subordinate supervisors, manages shift or multiple shift operations within manufacturing departments. Responsible for meeting budget, quality, and production goals, setting standards, and making employment and staffing decisions. Interprets manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•    Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
•    Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner.
•    Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
•    Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
•    Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
•    Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing Respect/Responsiveness/Results.
•    Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department.
•    Make staffing decisions and supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.

•    Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.
•    Responsible for driving operational excellence and flawless execution in the areas of cost reduction, discard reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory        excellence including exception reduction and internal/external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:    B.S. in techincal discipline

 

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: B.S. or equivalent, preferably in a technical discipline, required or 10 yrs. experience in pharmaceutical injectables manufacturing as an alternative to a 4 year degree. 5-7 years experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process

 

SKILLS:

Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees. Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, be resourceful to a large manufacturing department.  Knowledge of World Class manufacturing methods (Lean), Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Drug and Administration guidelines and process validation.