Supervisor - Solvent Recovery Operations

Role Summary

The Supervisor of Solvent Recovery Operations is directly responsible for managing the operations for their respective area and shift, including solvent recovery systems, supply and waste tanks, and air emissions systems. The role provides leadership on shift to ensure safe, compliant manufacture of high-quality medicine, with appropriate staffing and maintained equipment in a validated state.

Responsibilities

• Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture; maintain a safe environment and conduct operations to protect safety, environment, and quality.
• Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure solvent recovery areas support the execution of the production plan.
• Maintain consistency of operations on designated shift through active floor engagement.
• Complete audit action items assigned to operations in a timely manner.
• Enter Trackwise/Veeva events, participate in and lead CAPA investigations.
• Set objectives and development plans for operators; address employee relations issues and escalate as needed.
• Manage events, ensuring appropriate communication within the team and with external teams; provide input to investigations.
• Build and develop a team with clear purpose and good team spirit.
• Ensure operators are trained and that SOPs and training materials are current.
• Communicate site objectives and team business to operators.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet business objectives, appropriately managing overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required: Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship anticipated
• Required: Completion of Post Offer Exam or Work Simulation, if applicable
• Required: Demonstrated leadership experience
• Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/manufacturing operations
• Preferred: Bachelor‚Äôs or Associate's Degree in science, engineering, or technical field
• Preferred: Experience in facility/area start-up environments
• Preferred: Experience in distillation unit operations or similar
• Preferred: Ability to provide/receive feedback and develop employees; basic computer skills
• Preferred: Knowledge of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple requests, and ability to train/mentor others
• Preferred: Ability to work in a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups

Skills

• Leadership and people-management
• Safety, quality, and regulatory compliance awareness
• Operational planning and execution on shift
• CAPA management and investigations
• Training, coaching, and performance development
• Effective communication within teams and with external stakeholders
• Process understanding of solvent recovery and related systems

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Preferred: Bachelor‚Äôs or Associate's Degree in science, engineering, or technical field

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Potential short-term domestic or international assignments (1‚Äì3 months) to train and certify on processes; possible short travel for equipment testing