Group Leader, Operations - 3rd Shift

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.•Cherry Hill, NJ

About The Position

The Group Leader, Operations provides leadership to achieve product quality, cost control, cGMP compliance, safety, and execution of the production schedule in support of customer service requirements. The role supports employee feedback and development processes and coordinates functions across Filling, Inspection, and/or Packaging. The Group Leader oversees employees, provides direction, and prioritizes work assignments. The position coordinates daily production activities and staff, supports training and coaching, investigates production-related issues, and maintains records and reports. It may also involve performing inspection processes based on line and room activity. The employee must become gown-qualified. The role is based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and is a full-time, third-shift position. The work involves manual inspection, paperwork, and coordination of line activities, with walking, lifting, bending, and sitting. Noise levels are moderate to high, and ear protection may be required in some areas. The stated hourly rate is $28.05; compensation may vary based on location, experience, job-related knowledge, skills, business needs, and market factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with at least five years of experience in a non-GMP environment, or at least two years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment; alternatively, an associate degree with at least two years of work experience in a GMP or non-GMP environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills or potential leadership abilities.
Ability and working knowledge to use a computer.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, including the ability to coordinate across departmental boundaries and interact at varying organizational levels.
Excellent written and verbal English comprehension.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to production documentation analysis and problem-solving.
Technical orientation and ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions.
Ability to lift 5–40 pounds to support line activities.
Good visual acuity, with or without eyeglasses or contact lenses; an eye exam is required.
Ability to perform work involving walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, and sitting.
Ability to work in moderate-to-high noise levels; ear protection may be required in some areas.
Must become gown-qualified.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of site training management systems.
Knowledge of site label verification vision systems.
Knowledge of line management data capture systems.

Responsibilities

Adhere to environmental, health, and safety SOPs, policies, and procedures, including department-specific requirements.
Coordinate and oversee the daily activities of hourly production staff, providing leadership assistance and coaching.
Initiate and complete investigative reports for production-related process deviations.
Provide phase-in training for new and existing employees.
Resolve conflicts and handle general problems or requests as needed.
Evaluate and enforce current practices within areas of responsibility.
Coordinate orders for production-related materials.
Investigate and resolve problems.
Support management and engineering projects as assigned.
Maintain training records for individual departments and production areas.
Create and run reports using Access, Excel, ISO Train, and Line Management Systems, including tracking line performance, as needed.
Perform inspection processes as necessary based on line and room activity, including startup samples, House samples, and in-process inspection.
Become gown-qualified.
Coordinate Filling, Inspection, and/or Packaging efforts and prioritize employee work assignments.