Kilo Production Supervisor

Veranova L P • Devens, MA

2d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kilo Production Supervisor oversees the daily activities of production staff assigned to their shift, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and timely manufacture of products that are fit for intended use and meet customer requirements and production schedules. The supervisor acts as Production Manager while on shift when the Production Manager is absent. This position is 100% onsite at Veranova’s Devens, Massachusetts facility and works a rotating schedule across all shifts.

Requirements

• AA/BA or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a STEM field; alternatively, a high school diploma and/or pharmaceutical certification or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience working in a production Kilo-Lab and/or plant.
• Solid understanding of GMP.
• Basic production laboratory skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands or arms, and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds using available material-handling equipment.
• Authorization to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and positive work environment, ensure staff have the knowledge, skills, and tools to perform their duties, clarify performance expectations, provide prompt feedback, and support professional development.
• Demonstrate and promote a professional attitude, integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Use staff, materials, and equipment effectively to produce quality products safely and productively while supporting business unit profitability.
• Ensure work complies with company SOPs, FDA CGMPs, DEA regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Organize and coordinate employee training, track and analyze training data, and ensure training effectiveness and role proficiency.
• Maintain facility and pharmaceutical systems documentation in compliance with company, FDA/CGMP, and DEA requirements; host internal and external inspections of the area.
• Lead problem resolution and build working relationships with Analytical/Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Material Control, Maintenance, Project Managers, Development Group members, and clients.
• Collaborate with Environmental and Health & Safety to improve waste management practices within and across shifts.
• Maintain operational documentation and reports, including production, material usage, shift handover, deviations and investigations, and change controls for process and equipment changes.
• Ensure production and support equipment is operational and its status is accurate; coordinate with Maintenance on issues and scheduled work, and maintain appropriate production-supply inventory levels while anticipating shortages.
• Ensure the security and safe handling of controlled substances and compliance with company and DEA regulations.
• Report incidents promptly, complete investigations as necessary, and lead investigations in the production area.
• Maintain pharmaceutical-manufacturer-appropriate housekeeping and develop and maintain 5S areas.
• Identify and lead improvements to efficiency and productivity and reductions in cost.
• Perform Production Lead and/or Production Technician duties as needed to meet production schedules.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, mental health resources, and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus program for full-time employees, with targets varying by career level and based on individual and company performance.
• Attractive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree