Supervisor, Comm. Production

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

19d•$62,920 - $70,660

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, and operational excellence for their shift and value stream. The role directs and coordinates daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and activities, and manages workflow by assigning responsibilities to production-floor direct reports to support right-first-time and on-time customer delivery. The supervisor works with procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and quality teams; manages staffing and schedules; develops employees; and drives continuous improvement and value-stream performance.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field and/or 1–3 years of related experience and/or training.
Basic mathematical skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to perform more complex computer tasks and use various computer programs.
Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing fluently and accurately for professional needs.
High reasoning ability, including solving practical problems, handling concrete variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpreting instructions in various forms.
History of successful supervisory responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively present information to various people as required by the job.
Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Direct production-floor activities during the assigned shift in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, FDA, cGMP standards, and employment law.
Own the production floor’s safety culture and results, drive safety improvements, and ensure shift incidents are investigated, root causes determined, and corrective actions implemented.
Communicate operational challenges and implement course corrections involving safety, quality, service, cost, or personnel; facilitate daily line and shift handoffs.
Coordinate activities with procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and quality departments through active communication.
Use problem-solving tools to address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement in the value stream.
Manage the daily schedule and staffing levels, including coverage for vacations and holidays, to meet service requirements.
Oversee and participate in interviewing and selecting new hires.
Educate and train staff using TWI methodology to ensure adherence to current best-practice documentation and performance expectations.
Conduct associate evaluations through Quantum and provide feedback and development as needed.
Own and drive value-stream KPIs using visual control boards and line communications.
Analyze equipment, personnel, and shift performance; identify improvement opportunities, develop plans, and execute improvement projects.
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), as needed.
Manage daily time and attendance and approve payroll.
Adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules.
Maintain attendance as an essential function of the position and perform other duties assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
Work overtime and/or weekends when required.