Group Leader, Operations - 3rd Shift

HIKMA•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, coordinates production functions, and leads Filling, Inspection, and/or Packaging activities. The Group Leader oversees other employees, provides direction, and prioritizes work assignments. The position coordinates daily production activities and staff, supports training and coaching, investigates production-related issues, and ensures relevant records and procedures are maintained. Work involves manual inspection, paperwork, and coordination of line activities in a production environment with moderate to high noise levels; ear protection may be needed in some areas.

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 to interact and coordinate across departments and organizational levels.
Excellent English comprehension, both written and verbal.
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; lifting and bending may be required.
Good visual acuity, with or without eyeglasses or contacts; an eye exam is required.
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 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.
Provide conflict resolution and handle general problems and requests when necessary.
Evaluate and enforce current practices within areas of responsibility.
Coordinate orders for production-related materials.
Investigate and resolve problems, and 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 or room operations, including startup samples, House samples, and in-process inspection.
Become gown-qualified.