Senior Production Supervisor

Who we are Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.
The opportunity This position's primary responsibility is to provide direct supervision to Operators on the shop floor in the manufacturing/packaging areas.  The supervisor must ensure that the shop floor has the tools, resources and training needed to perform work and meet production schedules in safe, compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies and procedures.  Secondary responsibilities include providing support to groups responsible for making document updates on SOP's, SKU forms and Batch Records.
*Please be aware that there are 2 SLC locations.  This position is for the East location.
579 Chipeta Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 How you'll spend your day All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 
Maintain a strong shop floor presence – adhere to 70-80% time on the shop floor Maintain a culture of compliance and safety with all team members In Manufacturing - Responsible for overseeing various manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and performance goals. In Packaging – Responsible for overseeing various packaging operations to meet production schedules and performance goals. Responsible for the daily performance management and development of direct reports. Responsible for ensuring all pertinent information is communicated during shift changeovers including production schedule status, current issues and daily work assignments. Responsible for ensuring that training documentation is maintained and current to verify that Operators are trained and certified to perform their assigned work activities and operations are only performed by those with appropriate training. Responsible for executing assigned continuous improvement initiatives (Operational Excellence). Responsible for performing verification of completed line clearances and signing off batch records, rooms, equipment, etc. as required. Responsible for evaluating work in progress and resolving production, quality, equipment and other issues by working with appropriate departments and making real time decisions in response to unexpected events. Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.    Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Batch Record instructions.  Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.  Responsible for supporting and assisting with the creation, review and/or approving Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, etc. required to operate assigned area (manufacturing or packaging). Responsible for supporting and assisting with investigations into production anomalies and laboratory results that do not meet expected standards.
Your experience and qualifications Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. 
Education/Certification/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a scientific discipline or equivalent education/experience. Minimum of 5 years relevant progressive experience in a manufacturing related industry. Prefer experience in pharmaceutical production with, experience in the production of oral solid dosage forms. Prefer experience with an in-depth knowledge of cGMP and other applicable industry regulatory requirements as they relate to the production of pharmaceutical products and associated quality systems. Prefer previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Computer proficiency with comprehensive working knowledge of MS Office products, Learning Management Systems (LMS), ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and manufacturing/quality systems (for example  Trackwise,  Qdocs, Glorya). Communicate effectively with excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-directed with ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and provide coaching, mentoring or encouragement to help others improve their knowledge or skills. Ability to motivate, influence and lead others with and/or without direct supervisory authority. Ability to positively manage conflict, provide difficult feedback and negotiate resolution. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships between teams, departments and business units. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision making. Ability to analyze information and create metrics relevant to the business objectives. For Manufacturing area - knowledge of various manufacturing technologies and processes. For Packaging area – knowledge of various packaging technologies, processes and materials/components. Problem Solving:
Works on problems of a moderate to complex scope where evaluation of contributing factors requires the analysis of situations or data and an in-depth knowledge and evaluation of various known and unknown factors. Seeks out all resources when selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results. Acts independently and proactively to recommend and administer methods and procedures for problem resolution.
Enjoy a more rewarding choice We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.
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