Plant Supervisor

Corden Pharma Colorado

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients. WE ARE A 24/7 MANUFACTURING OPERATION. SUMMARY Supervises a crew consisting of Operations Chemists & Operators and monitors plant activities to meet production requirements. Supervision areas may include commercial manufacturing, developmental processing, and high potent compound manufacturing as assigned by the Plant Manager. Directs activities in a manufacturing environment to meet all safety, quality, and productivity goals established by the company. Responsible for production of products on time, in full, and at the right quality, ensuring both plant and lab process activities stay within established guidelines. Strives to continuously improve manufacturing, development, and high potent business processes, such as changeovers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 5 years related experience and/or training in a Manufacturing or Developmental environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to groups of employees or visitors.
Ability to apply basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as raw material charges, unit conversions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several abstract concepts in unique situations.
Demonstrated understanding and experience In Chemical Processing, chemical process equipment, process scale up, and cGMP operations
Leadership and delegation skills
Strong math skills
Strong reading comprehension
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude & troubleshooting abilities
Demonstrated training and facilitation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with supporting groups including technical team, project management, SHE, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory small scale-based manufacturing is a plus as is experience in highly potent compound manufacturing
College degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, while not required, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Member of the Emergency Brigade, functioning minimally at an Assistant Brigade Chief level
Organizes and schedules work; supervises daily operations of small-scale and potent labs
Coordinates with other departments, including Quality, R&D, Technical Teams, Supply Chain, and Warehouse, as needed, to maintain production schedule
Leads teams to meet safety, quality, and production goals for potent compound APIs and intermediates
Motivates, trains, coaches, develops, and evaluates operator performance
Ensures compliance with safety, IH, environmental, GMP, housekeeping, and work practice SOPs
Coordinates equipment availability and work with Operations Specialist to ensure that equipment is cleaned and ready for use
Works with Plant Managers to ensure all aspects of campaign preparation are on track for the agreed upon campaign start date
Interviews and hires employees
Organizes and directs the work of contractors and maintenance workers as appropriate
Drives process and physical change control activities
Supports and/or leads quality (deviation), business efficiency (yield, etc.), and investigations related to area processes
Identifies and improves deficiencies in safety, quality, and productivity
Ensures high standards for documentation for all manufacturing and developmental activities

Benefits

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance