West Pharma Operations Supervisor 12hr shifts 

United States, North Carolina 

432305253

This role will primarily focus on the facilities high value processes surrounding pharmaceutical washing, envision, sterilization and B2.

• Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of plant products consistent with high quality and safety standards within the HVP areas.
• Maintain the HVP schedules with close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule.
• Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant employees.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Routinely evaluate employee performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel employees for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Review and approve work time in the appropriate time keeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked.
• Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders.
• Ensure SOPs, cGMP, OSHA and Safety regulations are followed.
• Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
• Liaise with internal and external SME’s to ensure that projects are fully understood and appropriately completed to ensure effective processing within the HVP areas.
• Initiate, support, execute CAPA and other quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, FDA and other regulations as necessary.
• Support Operations Excellence lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Support new and experimental product development activities.
• Review procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information.
• Maintain engineering records and documents as required.
• Participate in special project teams or other duties as assigned.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Ability to directly supervise hourly employees in the manufacturing/production area
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Able to exercise independent judgment with limited instruction and guidance
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization.
• Proficientin computer use including Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees. Must exhibit a positive and professional upbeat tone and manner.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of related work experience.

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment required and

• Manufacturing environment
• Overtime and being on-call are required. Occasionally required to work on different shifts.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, subject to extreme heat and cold as well as loud noise.
• Work in an office environment. At times must sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend complex ideas and concepts.

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire preferred

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws