Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

The role of the Manufacturing Supervisor I requires basic knowledge and experience in its field and develops competence by performing structured work. The position receives guidance and direction from more senior peers. It leads and facilitates safe operations in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements. It assures the delivery of high levels of customer service, ensures quality of product and services, complies with all regulatory requirements, achieves desired financial performance including cost reductions, and builds a culture of high performance for the team.

• Safety:
  Create an environment where safety is the number one priority in every activity that you do, driving safety improvements and conducting safety gembas routinely. Be present on the floor promoting a culture of zero safety incidents in compliance with all EHS requirements.
• People:
  Responsible for daily effective deployment of team members and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated to meet the production schedule. Ensure that team members are trained to the required standards of their job. Drive engagement with team by having regular 1:1s, conducting performance reviews and having survey action plans in place. Ensure time and attendance is approved on time each week so that employees are paid correctly.
  
  Communicate effectively with team, cascading important information.
• Operational:
  Responsible for the effective coordination of the activities within the shift to meet the production schedule. Ensure a smooth shift handover with the next manager to ensure departmental activities are planned and executed safely.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Execute a proactive compliance management process where material checks, line clearance checks and spot checks are conducted routinely. Effectively manage any compliance issue that arises during shift that could potentially impact lot completion.
• Performance:
  Responsible for complete cycle time management and continuously seek to identify improvements. Responsible for change‑over time management and continuously seek to identify improvements.
• Development:
  Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks. Ensure all personnel have development actions/plans in place and arrange opportunities for growth. Be proactive in self‑development by having a growth mindset towards personal development.
• Operation Excellence (OpEx):
  Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Waste Management:
  Generate and manage non‑hazardous and hazardous waste according with the internal operating procedures and in compliance with local and federal regulations.

• Bachelor's degree required. A degree in sciences or engineering is strongly preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Two years of manufacturing or related experience required. Supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience with systems:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing systems such as SAP.
• Regulatory experience:
  Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs is required. Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment; good writing skills.
• Aseptic production experience:
  Experience working in an aseptic production environment desirable.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in short‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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