Supervisor, Packaging (5th Shift Weekends)

Fresenius Kabi•Grand Island, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of 30 – 50 employees on the Inspection and Packaging lines. Provides oversight to ensure a safe, effective, and efficient process for inspection and packaging a quality product. Ensures department meets all quality standards by following all applicable SOP’s and cGMP’s. Has a thorough understanding of all batch record pages and reviews all documentation during production and reconciliation to prevent errors. Accuracy and attention to detail is a critical aspect of this position. Must relate professionally with support groups and all levels within the organization.

Requirements

BS/BA degree preferred (work experience in lieu of a degree is possible).
Previous supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
Proven oral and written communication and proofreading skills required.
Detail oriented and proficient computer skills: d Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Access preferred.
Previous experience in an FDA regulated industry preferred (3-5 years).
The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Responsibilities

Day to day supervision of 30 – 50 employees across multiple Inspection / Packaging lines.
Coordinates the execution of production schedules based upon customer demand.
Interacts with departmental supervisors and support groups on maintaining compliance with methods, standards, policies, and cGMP’s.
Completes all batch related documentation according to site release standards.
Assumes responsibility of their assigned departmental duties during course of shift.
Maintain weekly payroll for employees.
Write Investigation reports as they pertain to Inspection / Packaging errors.
Defines, recommends, and performs corrective and preventative actions.
Performs SAP/EWM/OER transactions.
Update and enhance departmental SOP’s and ensure compliance with global documents.
Contributes to development of annual departmental operating budget.
Regularly evaluates performance of Inspection/Packaging personnel.
Coordinates application of operators in assigned areas of responsibility.
Develop, execute, and track training and follow-up programs to ensure adequate staff development.
Establishes effective communication methods to provide continuity of information across all shifts.
Provides a daily and weekly update on performance.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Visual inspection qualification (testing, qualification/requalification)
All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy and Quality Management System as per your roles and responsibilities