Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact. Your Role: The incumbent provides overall leadership to the assigned production shift. Duties include operator job assignments and process troubleshooting. Acts as primary management representative during off shifts and weekends, including responsibility for the overall safety of the employees on site and all buildings and equipment, and as initial Incident Command during emergency response. Your Profile: ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILTIES: Ensure manufacturing operations are efficiently carried out in compliance with all government regulations and company policies and procedures. Ensures that the personal and departmental moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct complies with the Siegfried Code of Conduct Implements and adheres to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations Follow and adhere to Leader Standardized Work for Shift Supervisors Coordinate and oversee the assignment, training, development, and motivation of employees to ensure attainment of short and long-term goals. Lead and support problem solving and/or trouble-shooting activities as needed to ensure continuing operations. Perform and train manufacturing operations and serve as the lead operator in these activities Coordinates time off requests of operators to provide coverage. This includes OT sheets and coordinating vacation and personal time off requests. Assists area management in reviewing production schedules, metrics, and investigates variances as appropriate. Assist area management in supporting the Siegfried Quality System, including management of manufacturing deviations, and changes to equipment, processes, and documents. Coordinates with maintenance to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities assigned are(s) (i.e., safe work / hot work permits, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry) Serves as Incident Commander during emergency response. Other responsibilities as assigned SUPERVISION: Directly supervises assigned Chemical Operators on their particular shift. Is responsible for the overall management of staffing, training, attendance, and performance of the Chemical Operators on the shift for which a Shift Supervisor is responsible. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A four (4) year degree in life or physical sciences, engineering, or equivalent technical field, or equivalent related experience within pharmaceutical or fine chemical manufacturing. 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience with chemical process unit operations, preferably in a pharmaceutical or a fine chemical facility. Working knowledge of computer systems, such as Delta V, SAP, and Microsoft Office preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations for active pharmaceutical ingredients is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (i.e., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S) is a plus. Your Benefits: OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills Ability to build, motivate and develop high performing teams through excellent supervisory and coaching skills. Trained as an On-Scene Incident Commander for emergency response or have the ability to obtain certification. Strong technical trouble-shooting skills Ability to work in a team environment Must be able to work different shift models, including 12 hour rotating shifts, and work overtime as needed to fill in for other shift supervisors. Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and maintain clean shaven for proper respirator fit. Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 13 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 3,800 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry. Application Submission & Screening: Share your qualifications and enthusiasm through our application process. We review each submission to identify candidates whose skills best match the role. Initial Interview: We’ll explore your background, aspirations, and how you could contribute to our mission and culture. On-Site Interview: If possible, we invite you to meet us in person, connect with future colleagues, and get a feel for our workspace. Offer Stage: Congrats! If selected, you'll receive a detailed offer including compensation, benefits, and the exciting opportunities ahead. 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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees