Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate safe operations in line with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements; drive safety improvements and promote zero safety incidents.
- Oversee daily deployment of team members, delegate tasks to meet the production schedule, and ensure training to required standards.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, development planning, and maintain survey action plans; approve time and attendance on time.
- Communicate effectively to cascade key information; coach/advisor for the unit/sub-unit; mentor/train junior peers; supervise production support personnel.
- Coordinate shift activities to meet production schedule and ensure safe shift handover.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies; run material/line clearance/spot checks; manage shift compliance issues impacting lot completion.
- Manage cycle time and change-over time; lead/manage process improvement projects; support site metrics and targets.
- Develop direct reports through training and progressively challenging assignments; ensure development plans (incl. Key Talent) and demonstrate a growth mindset.
- Lead Operational Excellence (OpEx) process improvement initiatives to improve culture, quality, productivity, and safety.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree required; degree in sciences or engineering preferred; 4+ years supervising/leading a functional team; regulated pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP); familiarity with industrial automation (DCS/PLC).
- Working knowledge of safety/quality systems and cGMPs required.
- Aseptic production experience preferred (if applicable).
Benefits (if eligible/available): paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for short-term incentive programs.