Supervisor, Manufacturing Support

Novartis • Morris Plains, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Support Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations, specifically to direct and manage operations related to the dispensary area responsibilities, inventory management, and other duties required to support the core functions. The supervisor ensures the schedule adherence of value stream support tasks with a focus on safety, high quality, compliance, efficiency, and in a cost effective manner. Shift: Wednesday-Sat, AM Shift Location: Morris Plains Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ . Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Requirements

• At least 1 years Lead/Supervisor experience preferred
• At least 3 year's cGMP manufacturing, cell culture/ cell therapy preferred
• Proven process understanding (Pharma, cGMP, Regulatory Aspects)

Nice To Haves

• Project management, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or in lieu of degree, relevant work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the Work Cell achieves targets for Quality, Safety and Productivity
• Lead and facilitate daily Work Cell meeting
• Administering schedule and personnel adjustments as necessary to properly staff the Dispensary across all shifts
• Maintains an “audit ready” area. Assist with internal pre-audits walkthroughs, CGMP housekeeping and general organization and upkeep of manufacturing spaces
• Maintains a controlled inventory by ensuring all manufacturing Associates understand impact of material accuracy and leading monthly cycle counts to reconcile potential issues
• Maintaining a daily physical presence with direct reports on and off the shop floor to supervise, coach, and support
• Ensure Associates are demonstrating the proper GMP behaviors
• Responsible for successful on time completion of required training curriculum comprising of the necessary Global Operating Procedures (GOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of his/her team
• Adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and safety rules and regulations and ensure Associates are executing tasks per approved policies and applicable procedures
• Possesses basic technical knowledge and background for value stream support related responsibilities (kitting, materials management, material flow)
• Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, Cell Chain, ESOPs, AGILE, 1QEM
• Coordinate, monitor, and improve production process in conjunction with Manufacturing Team and Operational Excellence Program (OpEx)
• Supports quality events to facilitate fast and robust resolutions, and in accordance with set due dates
• Work with team to resolve tactical issues and facilitate Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Support Associates to achieve their annual objectives
• Provide support to all employees in the area to ensure they are equipped with all tools, training and documentation to perform their tasks
• Act in accordance with Novartis Values & Behaviors
• Foster & support a team culture that is curious, inspired, and unbossed
• Routinely recognize and reward Associates who demonstrate exceptional behaviors.
• Manage any disciplinary actions (including PIP’s) with direct reports
• Participate in team member hiring
• Compiles area metrics, reports, and performance levels as required. This may include reporting to higher level Management

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager