Supervisor, Transdermal

Role Summary

The Supervisor will oversee the operations and staff on the manufacturing floor, assist with equipment start-up, and participate in ANDA batch production and commercial batch manufacturing. This role follows a 12-hour rotating schedule, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities on the manufacturing floor to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while maintaining GMP compliance. Plan and schedule manufacturing and packaging to meet deadlines and prevent back orders.
• Collaborate with the quality group to ensure ongoing compliance, participate in investigations, and support R&D processes and new product information during development and production.
• Act as a Working Supervisor to manufacture R&D batches (large and small scale), train operators on processing and equipment capabilities.
• Participate in equipment setup, IQ/OQ/PQ, and commercial batch activities. Set up, run, and clean equipment in a GMP environment, performing mixing, coating, converting, pouching, and cartoning operations; lead by example in executing methods and procedures using advanced equipment and recipe-driven systems.
• Communicate effectively with staff daily to keep everyone informed of departmental and company events.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; Required Associate Degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience leading and training staff.
• Experience: 3+ years in transdermal drug delivery or a GMP manufacturing environment; 3+ years of experience in leading and training staff.

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with good judgment. - Intermediate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Intermediate
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple programs simultaneously; take timely action when problems arise. - Intermediate
• Adaptability to changing assignments, flexibility, and willingness to work extended hours. - Intermediate
• Strong team player. - Intermediate

Education

• BA/BS in a related field (Preferred)
• Associate Degree in a related field with 5+ years of leadership/training experience (Required)

Additional Requirements

• OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test must be successfully completed.