Supervisor Pharmaceutical Coating – 4th Shift

Viatris•St. Albans, VT

5d•$55,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Supervisor Pharmaceutical Coating oversees production activities to ensure assignments are completed on schedule and in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and cGMP requirements. The role directs production staff, monitors production output and work quality, and works with Production management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, and other groups to address issues and maintain standards. The supervisor oversees equipment and room readiness, cleanliness, records, and production documentation. The role also supports investigations and corrective and preventive actions, personnel training, procedural revisions, inventory and labeling controls, and the transfer and validation of new products and processes into commercial operations. The position requires a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent and 2–4 years of relevant experience, though a combination of education and experience will be considered. Compensation is listed at $55,000–$105,000 USD, with eligibility for a 10% shift differential for working 4th Shift.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
2–4 years of relevant experience; a combination of experience and/or education will be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure assignments are completed on schedule and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Guide and direct production staff to meet the production schedule.
Monitor production output and line-work quality against established standards, and initiate corrective actions with relevant groups as needed.
Monitor equipment operation and ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed.
Maintain clean, orderly work areas and ensure cGMP compliance.
Prepare and approve rooms and equipment for inspection, and perform room releases as necessary.
Ensure equipment and room logs are current and accurate.
Coordinate and oversee operators in other areas as needed, and provide backup for other supervisors or the Manager.
Develop and deliver training in production operations, systems, and cGMP compliance.
Record and review Batch Production Records, In-Process Sheets, Log Books, Time Sheets, deduction cards, and other required paperwork.
Perform reconciliations for Controlled Substance manufactured lots.
Complete the final Production review of Batch Production Records before Quality review and approval; obtain corrections and monitor and reduce error rates through corrective actions.
Initiate events or investigations, collaborate with QA, identify potential root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions to evaluate and minimize quality impacts.
Complete events and investigations within required procedural and production-schedule timeframes.
Initiate and complete procedural revisions and related training modules, ensuring practices match procedures and best practices are coordinated across shifts.
Ensure products produced or returned to inventory are properly labeled and monitor inventories.
Participate in pharmaceutical equipment use for Process Development, Scale-up, and Process Validation batches, and coordinate training to transfer new products and processes to commercial operations.
Provide input on new equipment and equipment upgrades, and participate in equipment qualification and requalification.