Supervisor Pharmaceutical Coating – 4th Shift

Viatris•St. Albans, VT

1d•$55,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Supervisor Pharmaceutical Coating guides production staff and oversees pharmaceutical coating operations to ensure work is completed on schedule, follows established procedures, and meets production, quality, safety, cleanliness, and cGMP standards. The role monitors output and equipment, prepares and releases rooms, supports staff training, and coordinates with Production Management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering. The supervisor reviews production documentation, completes required controlled-substance reconciliations, and performs the final Production review of Batch Production Records before Quality review. The role also initiates and completes events and investigations, updates procedures and training, oversees product labeling and inventory, and contributes to process development, scale-up, validation, and equipment qualification or upgrades. The position is assigned to 4th Shift and is eligible for a 10% shift differential. The stated salary range is $55,000 to $105,000 USD; exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Minimum of a 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 production staff to meet the production schedule.
Monitor production output and work quality against standards, initiating corrective actions with relevant teams as needed.
Monitor equipment operation and ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed.
Maintain clean, orderly work areas and cGMP compliance; prepare and approve rooms and equipment for inspection, perform room releases, and ensure 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.
Complete required reconciliations for controlled-substance manufactured lots and conduct the final Production review of Batch Production Records before Quality review and approval.
Obtain documentation corrections, monitor error rates, and initiate corrective actions to reduce errors.
Initiate events and investigations in collaboration with Quality Assurance, identify potential root causes and corrective and preventive actions, and complete investigations within required timeframes.
Initiate and complete procedural revisions and related training modules, coordinating practices and best practices 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 for transferring new products and processes to commercial operations.
Provide input on new equipment or upgrades and participate in equipment qualification and requalification.