Production Supervisor

American Regent•Hilliard, OH

24d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a member of the Manufacturing Team, which manufactures safe, effective, and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOPs, policies, and cGMPs. The role oversees all aspects of the manufacturing process—including component preparation, aseptic cleaning, compounding, filtration, and filling—according to established production records. The supervisor may perform, oversee, and approve manufacturing activities, and is responsible for proper batch documentation. The role also provides direction, training, and mentorship to junior team members, troubleshoots manufacturing processes and equipment, and makes adjustments or minor repairs when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
One to three years of leadership experience, or demonstrated ability to lead, coach, or mentor a team or group.
Experience writing, reviewing, and executing standard operating procedures.
Ability to read Standard English documents such as standard operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
Ability to wear cleanroom and protective clothing and equipment, including respirators; maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift for proper use of tight-fitting respirators; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, (Micro) Biology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in manufacturing, the pharmaceutical industry, or with GMP/FDA regulations.
Chemical handling experience, mathematical aptitude, and ability to assemble, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily and weekly manufacturing activities for multiple products in accordance with established operating procedures, delegating resources and participating in the process.
Train and mentor team members in all facets of the manufacturing process.
Review executed batch records and logbooks before submitting them for final production review.
Reallocate personnel according to production needs.
Create weekly activity schedules to meet production needs.
Ensure equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available according to production schedules.
Ensure only approved materials, equipment, documentation, and procedures are used.
Ensure personnel perform only tasks for which they have accurate and approved training records.
Attend training programs required by company SOPs, procedures, and policies.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned by management.
Provide direction and perform, oversee, and approve activities associated with manufacturing sterile liquid pharmaceuticals.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment, making adjustments and minor repairs during setup and operations as needed.
Maintain proper use of batch documentation.