Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Are you ready to join a growing, global drug development and manufacturing organization that puts people first?  Come to Adare!  We work closely with our pharmaceutical industry partners during all phases of drug development and commercial manufacturing with a mission of improving the lives of patients and medicines essential to people all over the world.  Every role within Adare offers you a unique, customized experience with a chance to make a real impact that is critical to our success.  With the help of people like you dedicated to our mission, Adare is transforming lives by transforming drug delivery!

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What can Adare offer you?

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs

We are seeking to hire a Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing Operations team…

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you! 

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is to assume responsibility for all production activities, control of production processes and development of employees on their respective shift.  It is also to assure production schedules and requirements are satisfied, in addition to other daily functions needed or requested by Manufacturing Management.

Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities

• Supervision of daily and monthly tasks within the manufacturing/operations department and be help responsible and accountable for all activities in production areas.
• Support and promote Safety and cGMP programs, ensuring strict conformance to all current FDA and cGMP guidance’s and guidelines.
• Execute all operational plans to optimize capacity/utilization of equipment and personnel to deliver product on time to our internal as well as external customers.
• Perform the computerized inventory transactions needed to assure compliance with master formulae, and to provide the data Logistics and Finance required to track inventory/supply needs, and evaluate business volumes.  Ensures conformance with all current FDA and cGMP guidance’s and guidelines.
• Report any deviations from the schedule promptly to Management and Logistics, and takes all steps possible to minimize downtime of scheduled production.
• Assist Technical Services Group with the execution of experimental and validation projects that use process equipment and facility.
• Assure processes are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the quality of the product.
• Routinely monitor facility and equipment status and promptly take steps (through work orders, operator action, etc.) to get repairs made, prevent damage, or protect personnel.  Follow up on these actions.
• Insist on high standard of system and facility cleanliness from operators.
• Minimize risk to personnel and facility by instituting safe start-up practices after clean-ups and maintenance.
• Decide the necessity to shut down production in case problems to process or product develop.
• Investigate all manufacturing discrepancies and reports same to Quality Assurance.  Seek resolutions so problems that could affect product quality will not recur, to include the first pass of NCIR document.
• Write and revise SOPs and Batch Production Records (BPRs) consistent with actual manufacturing methods and compliant with cGMPs.
• Monitor QC data and set operating conditions based on analysis of data and validated limits.
• Identify and purchases items necessary for improvement.
• Train Operators in proper procedures according to the SOP’s then evaluate their performance through periodic written proficiency checks and appraisals in accordance with Human Resources guidelines.  Train Group Leader in monitoring and controlling functions allowing uninterrupted, efficient supervision in Supervisor absence.
• Involve Operators in system/facility improvements.
• Interview and recruit Operators consistent with guidelines established by Human Resources.
• Communicate issues, policies, job status, and ideas, through regular shift change, team meetings, and individual coaching.  Deal with all issues from Operators, e.g. Human Resources, Safety, etc.
• Monitor all personnel activities and take steps to establish a work environment that is equitable for all employees under applicable Fair Labor Practices, ADA, and Corporate and Local Human Resources guidelines.
• Track personnel attendance and vacation schedules, being cognizant of resource needs in meeting production goals.  Counsel employees if abuses to attendance or other policies occur.
• Participates in the development and implementation of methods, procedures and regulations necessary for the smooth operation of the business.
• Respects policies, procedures and regulations in force in the company.

Requirements

• Associates with 4+ years’ or Bachelors Degree and 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry OR 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in pharmaceutical industry.

• Must be capable of effectively communicating in both oral and written manner
• Must be able to provide accurate and affirmative instructions and reports to employees and management
• Must be able to organize, plan, and control
• Must have job understanding sufficient to perform the duties listed above
• Must have flexibility to work any shift or schedule with short notice
• Must have good word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of cGMPs compliance

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hand and fingers, to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs