Supervisor, Production Operations

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports the timely manufacturing of parenteral products in an aseptic environment according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). The supervisor responsibilities include supervising the setup of sterile filling equipment, operating dehydrogenation equipment, managing filling and capping processes, and overseeing formulation tasks. Additionally, the supervisor ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures, maintains current good documentation practices (cGDP) for all activities, and participates in training and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and efficiency. The role also requires supervising the sanitation of aseptic and controlled areas with specialized solutions and equipment, adhering to sanitization protocols for sterile equipment processing, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all sanitation and documentation activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relevant related work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or relevant industry, required
• Minimum of one (1) year leadership experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or relevant industry, required
• Ability to read and interpret various documents, such as safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation skills.
• Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong technical foundation and proven capability in effectively utilizing diverse software tools to streamline the organization's daily functions.
• Adeptness in manufacturing and internet software, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen (Must pass random drug screens as well)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification
• Must be able to wear a respirator

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in science, business, engineering, or a related field, preferred
• Associate’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with three (3) years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with one (1) year of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role, preferred
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate personnel and room activities for assigned shifts
• Compile area-specific shift information and line status data on time accurately conveying information to support groups and oncoming shift management team
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, corporate and site-specific policies and procedures
• Maintain and report metrics to evaluate the performance of the assigned production unit
• Mentor, develop, and guide direct reports in succession planning and cross-functional training.
• Schedule adherence and material consumption rates relative to specific areas
• Manage operational and preventive maintenance of area-specific processing equipment
• Report and investigate safety incidents and quality deviations
• Become fluent in all functional areas and provide leadership in the absence of manager(s)
• Share resources with other production units as needed and when available
• Lead and/or conduct investigations, document revisions, protocol creation, and CAPA projects
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED