EXPANSION Production Supervisor

Job Title

EXPANSION Production Supervisor

Pharma Solutions – Operations (OPS)

Lexington

The Manufacturing Supervisor reports to the Manufacturing Manager and oversees the activities of Manufacturing Operators. Key areas of responsibility include component preparation, filling, capping, autoclaving, terminal sterilization, compounding, and lyophilization production.

• Supervise Manufacturing Operators in proper operating techniques and procedures.
• Develop information and compile reports concerning scheduling, production goals, equipment and maintenance problems, and other studies or reports as requested.
• Provide input in establishing production schedules.
• Coordinate scheduling of operations with other department management to meet required deadlines.
• Develop employees through orientation, training, objective setting, and communication of rules and policies while building morale and motivation.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, cGMPs, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Monitor production schedule and ensure readiness objectives are met.
• Supervise, coordinate, and control production and operating activities to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Conduct continuous review and follow-up on projects to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Evaluate performance and production of staff; maintain performance records.
• Ensure adequate resources (equipment, supplies, labor) are available for manufacturing.
• Perform and ensure investigations and document corrections/modifications are done effectively and timely.
• Review operation SOPs and supplies management periodically, providing feedback for process improvements.
• Perform production floor tasks as needed.

• High School education or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience with in aseptic or lyophilization manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience leading teams, formally or informally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and team‑building skills.
• Technical writing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, termination, and working conditions.