Manufacturing Supervisor

Merck•Lenexa, KS

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees production department activities to ensure product quality and compliance to a quality systems and established standard operating procedures. Manage Production Technicians to manufacture products according to all established procedures and specifications. Provide guidance, feedback and training to subordinate staff. Achieve company production goals and safety standards. Identify and implement improvements in quality and productivity. Maintain and establish production department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Audit staff and systems to ensure all SOPs are being followed, current and accurate as written. Develop systems to measure and control production cost, quality and efficiency. Controls and approves the overtime of all subordinates. Perform employee performance reviews. Establish standards for performance measurement of subordinate staff. In conjunction with the Production Planner, confirm production schedules and deploy resources to meet the agreed upon schedule. Assist in the implementation and validation of new products and production systems. Interact with all other departments as required. Participate in the establishment of purchasing specifications for production supplies and equipment. Control and maintain department supply inventory levels to ensure sufficient quantities to meet of Production. Identify areas for optimization of equipment and supplies and assist with problem resolution. Interact with customers during audits and assist in the investigation of production related incidents and audit deficiencies. Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive action. Provide Management reports and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline OR High School Diploma or GED.
5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as filtration, aseptic technique, sterile filling, and/or product packaging.
Knowledge of safety and ergonomic issues in a manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership and communication skills with a good track record coaching and developing direct reports.

Responsibilities

Oversees production department activities to ensure product quality and compliance to a quality systems and established standard operating procedures.
Manage Production Technicians to manufacture products according to all established procedures and specifications.
Provide guidance, feedback and training to subordinate staff.
Achieve company production goals and safety standards.
Identify and implement improvements in quality and productivity.
Maintain and establish production department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Audit staff and systems to ensure all SOPs are being followed, current and accurate as written.
Develop systems to measure and control production cost, quality and efficiency.
Controls and approves the overtime of all subordinates.
Perform employee performance reviews.
Establish standards for performance measurement of subordinate staff.
In conjunction with the Production Planner, confirm production schedules and deploy resources to meet the agreed upon schedule.
Assist in the implementation and validation of new products and production systems.
Interact with all other departments as required.
Participate in the establishment of purchasing specifications for production supplies and equipment.
Control and maintain department supply inventory levels to ensure sufficient quantities to meet of Production.
Identify areas for optimization of equipment and supplies and assist with problem resolution.
Interact with customers during audits and assist in the investigation of production related incidents and audit deficiencies.
Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive action.
Provide Management reports and perform other duties as required.