Supervisor, Packaging

Fresenius Kabi USA•Melrose Park, IL

1d•$80 - $90

About The Position

Salary: Starting at $80-90K. Overnight Shift Differential: $153.85 bi-weekly This position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Responsibilities Responsible for the packaging department's operation including multiple packaging lines, tray-forming area, material handling, WIP storage area, reconciliation and label control functions. Responsible for meeting department efficiency & productivity goals while ensuring all quality and cGMP standards are met. Responsible for enforcing departmental and plant policies, including attendance and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience in related field
Pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred
Equipment troubleshooting experience including manual, mechanical, and electrical
Engineering experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise group leaders and hourly staff in proper operating techniques and procedures
Coordinate all aspects of shift operations including schedule changes and quality issues
Interact with other departments such as Materials Management, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Serialization, and Filling to achieve department goals
Supervise, coordinate, and control packaging and operating activities to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
Develop department employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, evaluating employee performance, communication of rules and policies all while building employee morale and motivation
Responsible for the training of all employees on the shift to ensure quality standards, cGMP's, and productivity goals are met
Monitor and control production schedules and activities to ensure the meeting of departmental performance objectives and budgets
Assures all safety policies are followed in the department
Responsible for maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment and conduct safety meetings
Assure all company policies and procedures are followed and disciplinary actions are taken as necessary
Write deviations, discrepancies, efficiency reports, training reports, and any other required documentation
Review all batch records to confirm that products are produced per the procedures and batch records are completed right the first time
Trouble shooting any processing, equipment, and utilities problems
Define corrective/preventative action measures in response to internal, regulatory, and customer audit requirements as well as deviation investigations
Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management
All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs, and activities related to health, safety, environment, energy, and quality management systems, as per your roles and responsibilities