Shift Team Leader

Croda International•Alabaster, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around its Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™. With over 5,000 employees across 39 countries, Croda focuses on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. As the business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, a Shift Team Leader is needed to join the manufacturing team. This role is responsible for coordinating, coaching, and directing shift personnel, in full compliance with site SHE and Quality protocols and procedures, and to execute the daily manufacturing schedule. The Shift Team Leader is ultimately accountable to ensure all production operations are conducted within agreed employee and labor relation practices, quality guidelines, and operations supply protocols. The role also acts as the site responsible person during out-of-hours activities and performs all duties within the Company’s SHE regulations. The position requires cGMP and minimum ICHQ7 pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

Requirements

Technical degree (2 year) or bachelor's degree in science or engineering
Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisory experience
To understand the equipment used to carry out production and other site services, including control software and site vehicles
cGMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills
Technical writing and technical review experience
To record and communicate data accurately in paper & computer systems (e.g., SAP)
To have appropriate knowledge of maintenance and analysis and any computer systems which control the plant
To understand the importance of working to instructions and propose improvements to them
Accuracy and attention to detail
To lead a team and interact effectively with others
To identify & solve problems that arise from plant operations
Proficient knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks
Proficient knowledge of documentation including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP’s, deviation & summary reports
Actively pursues learning of required skills, new skills, and new equipment
Possesses proficient equipment understanding, including understanding equipment function and application
Ability to walk, sit and/or stand for a minimum of 12 hours per day
May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and be exposed to airborne substances

Responsibilities

Monitor Production Quality and Quantity
Ensure all work is completed following Standard Operating Procedures
Following instruction of Manufacturing Batch Sheets and accurately recording information
Full working knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing
Reporting of manufacturing deviations in MasterControl
Ensure operations comply with the production schedule
Ensure batch quality by coordination and cooperation with QC
Review Production Operators' work
Make on-going process improvement recommendations
Provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional project teams
Coach and Lead operations crew with day-to-day tasks and cGMP practices
Cover Shift Management responsibilities during PTO and as needed
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with manufacturing operations
Ensure staff are trained on all cGMP manufacturing operations and documentation while adhering to safety standards
Provides training to associates
Oversee daily activity for team members to ensure performance results for direct reports
Responsible for the control of all material flows, manufacturing operations, and the supervision of the various teams
Draft and revise official manufacturing documents, SOPs, and Batch Records
Lead initiation and closure of deviations; may serve as the lead in the departmental investigation and be responsible for closing out deviations and CAPAs
GMP batch review and close-out with Quality Assurance group
Collaborate with development groups to assist with tech-transfer, scale-up, and translation activities
Provide daily production updates to production managers and project managers
Serves on various committees and teams to improve operations
Serve as the site leader on off shifts and weekends and Incident Commander or Incident Operations role in the incident command structure
Perform Lead Shift Process Technician Duties
Conduct Troubleshooting
Reporting of manufacturing deviations in MasterControl
Conduct Equipment Maintenance
Diagnose problem and provide input to maintenance (primarily mechanical)
Maintain Safe & Healthy Work Environment
Understand and follow established procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner including emergencies, startup and shut down, and OSHA related issues