Lead Hand II

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being. Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.

In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.

Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.

Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible.

Shift Available:
Night Shift – Sunday to Thursday – 10pm to 6am – Shift Premium $3/hour. This position is starting at $32/hour, PLUS shift premium.

The Lead Hand II is accountable to the Production Supervisor for all activities relating to the repair and maintenance of equipment and work area. In addition the Lead Hand II will ensure the adequate levels of supply are stocked related to the filling operation including gowns and other PPE. Main responsibilities are related to equipment operation, training, documentation, and in-process IPQC testing to meet the Company’s objectives and in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturers Practices.

• Coordinates shift changeover to ensure machinery and human resources are optimal.
• Reports any deficiencies in machinery, materials or human resources immediately to shift supervisor for timely resolution.
• Actively participates in and supports the continuous improvement initiatives projects.
• Performs the operator’s duties if necessary.
• Ensures the availability of component and supply.
• Takes corrective action to fix documentation errors and to coach the related operators on documentation practices.
• Ensures that working areas are clean and organized.
• Assists the other departments if required.
• Issues, investigates and rectifies Quality Assurance deviations and other procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment alarms and take corrective action and/or involving maintenance.
• Participates in revision of departmental SOP’s and other GMP documents.
• Conducts on-the-job training including review of related SOP’s for new employees.
• Works with Production Supervisors and Production Manager to identify/solve any production problems and training needs in the area.
• Enters accurate AX transactions.
• Assists in coordinating, planning and scheduling employee work rotations.
• Completes and/or reviews documentation entries in batch record and logbooks.
• Coordinates and communicates priorities with other shifts.
• Follows all Aseptic practices and behavior while involved in Aseptic processes.
• Understands the first air principal to avoid cross contamination of products and their components.
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