Production Supervisor II

Septodont•Cambridge, ON

9d•CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Septodont is a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices, operating six manufacturing plants across France, India, North and South America. Our Cambridge, Ontario site, Novocol Pharma, is a center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We are seeking a Production Supervisor II to join our team. This role involves coordinating shift operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs, managing quality deviations, fostering interdepartmental cooperation, and leading a team to meet production and quality standards.

Requirements

Degree in a related discipline such as Science or Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related environment.
Combined minimum of 1 year of management experience.
Demonstrated people management and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership.
Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and other Employment related legislation such as Employment Standards Act.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities with minimal direction.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to delegate and to work within interdepartmental teams.
Excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills.
Must be able to attend all shifts.

Nice To Haves

Formal Management or Professional Studies/Training or Certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinates shift changeover by ensuring machinery and human resources are optimal and reporting any deficiencies in a timely fashion.
Ensures availability of components and supplies for production.
Maintains a clean and organized production area.
Maintains a visible presence on the production floor and resolves issues related to production/output.
Monitors job duties to ensure that all pertinent SOP’s are followed and all activities are documented properly.
Issues, investigates, and rectifies Quality Assurance deviations, including revising departmental SOPs and other GMP documents, fixing documentation errors, and coaching operators on documentation practices.
Maintains a high degree of co-operation with other departments and participates in cross-departmental activities.
Acts as a resource to educate and train direct reports on the Safety Program and holds employees accountable for following safety rules/regulations.
Conducts Employee Relations activities such as completion of employee performance reviews, carrying out performance improvement initiatives, guiding employee improvement action plans, recommending and administering disciplinary action, and guiding conflict resolution by investigating employee complaints and initiating suitable resolution.
Coordinates new employee training and other training requirements of production staff by identifying training gaps and initiating cross-training plans.
Drives GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
Completes Batch Record Reviews and daily shift reports for output, efficiency, downtime, and other required metrics.
Models the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
Performs other related duties as required.