Kilo Production Group Leader

Veranova L P • Devens, MA

7d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. The Group Leader operates production equipment, completes associated documentation, and directs kilo chemists on shift, ensuring all safety, compliance, performance, and production schedule goals are met. This role coordinates with QA, QC, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Material Control to support operations and serves as acting supervisor in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• AA/BA or equivalent minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in STEM field
• High School Diploma and/or Pharmaceutical Certification or equivalent required with 7 – 10 years experience.
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity
• Able to lift 50lbs and occasionally lift and or/move more than 100 pounds using available material handling equipment.
• Experience working in a production Kilo-Lab and/or Plant

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive work environment by maintaining a safe work area and ensuring that their team members have the knowledge, skills, and appropriate tools to perform their assigned duties and a thorough understanding of their performance expectations.
• Provide prompt, appropriate feedback to team members, both positive and constructive, in a continuing effort to develop employees to their full potential.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude, integrity and a strong work ethic and encourages team members to do the same.
• Effectively utilize staff, materials, and equipment to produce quality products fit for their intended use, in a safe manner and at the optimum level of productivity to maximize business unit profitability.
• Ensure that all work on shift is performed in compliance with Company SOPs, FDA CGMPs, DEA regulations and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health and the environment.
• Train staff on production activities and organizes daily work to allow for training activities to occur on time. Track training of staff to ensure training is completed on time.
• Ensure that both the facility and pharmaceutical systems documentation are maintained in compliance with Company and FDA/CGMP and DEA regulations and practices.
• Facilitate problem resolution through strong working relationships with Analytical/Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Material Control
• Communicate to and collaborates with the Production Supervisor employee relations issues, performance management of staff, continuous improvement, and project goals/objectives.
• Accountable for documentation and reports related to Kilo Lab operations including, but not limited to shift handover reports, material usage reports, deviations and safety investigations.
• Ensure that waste is appropriately characterized, labelled, stored, and disposed in compliance with all Company, state and federal regulations.
• Assure all production/support equipment is in proper operating condition and that all production equipment is appropriately labelled with a current status tag. Work collaboratively with Maintenance, as appropriate.
• Always ensure the security and safe handling of all controlled substances. Strictly adhere to all Company and DEA regulations.
• Promptly report all incidents in the correct manner, according to procedure and complete investigations as necessary.
• Effectively escalate issues in a timely manner regarding goals versus results.
• Effectively communicate with QC Testing group regarding timing and prioritization of inprocess sample requirements.
• Ensure a level of housekeeping appropriate for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Develop and maintain 5S areas.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels of production supplies are maintained.
• Look for ways to improve efficiency and productivity and reduce costs and encourage team members to do the same. Effectively communicate suggestions.
• May perform all work associated with Kilo Chemist duties to meet Production schedules.
• Additional assignments/ duties to support team objective and contribute to the Veranova mission may evolve based on business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs
• Generous PTO and holiday pay policies
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship
• Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree