Supervisor, Inspection and Packaging

Supervisor, Inspection & Packaging          

2nd Shift: 1:00PM – 09:30 PM M-Fri

Note: The assigned shift hours and schedule are subject to change based on business needs.

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Inspection and Packaging supervisor is a first-line supervisor of state-of-the-art commercial Inspection/Packaging operations.  Supervisor schedules shift tasks; ensures GMP compliance and safety; drafts and reviews manufacturing documents; troubleshoots; recruits; and coordinates with other departments by performing the duties listed below either personally or through subordinates.

Additionally, the Supervisor is highly detail-oriented and schedule-driven, creates a culture of disciplined execution and a high level of professionalism for their team.

Job Description:

Major responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: 

• Schedules and directs daily manufacturing and inspection/ packaging activities, timely communicating scheduling changes/issues to their staff, planning department and management.

• Has good understanding of the activities and decisions pertaining to the Operations element of Supply Chain Management such as planning, manufacturing, inventory management, and application of Lean Manufacturing principles to minimize waste and enhance value.

• Supervises manufacturing and inspection/ packaging operators – observing/instructing, coaching, leading and developing their staff. Identifies technical/non-technical development gaps and implements applicable plans/objectives.

• Ensuring all manufacturing management tools/systems and documentation (eg. SOPs, OJTs) are accurate. Coordinates and drafts revisions of batch related documents, including batch records and SOPs. Reviews and approves batch related documents, ensuring the proper cGMP documentation practices are followed.

• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all batch-related inventory transactions in SAP.

• Closely monitor OEE% performance, methodically identify major sources of downtime, and drive technical and organizational improvements as the leader of GPS (Gemba Problem Solving) steering committee meetings.

• Monitor Automated Inspection machine performance and escalate issues as needed.

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and retirement of Automated Inspection machine challenge set syringes.

• Managing and developing the performance of direct reports by setting clear “SMART” goals, providing timely performance feedback, recognizing and rewarding high achievers, and holding reports accountable for underperformance.

• Collaborate with supporting teams (e.g. QA, Warehouse, Planning, Facilities) to ensure all deliverables are met.

• Ensuring timely issue escalation to manufacturing senior management and cross-functional support teams.

• Ensuring that appropriate levels of trained resources are available to meet production schedules. Monitoring training of direct reports.

• Participating in/leading scheduling, project, and staff meetings, providing updates of department activities and project statuses. 

• Ensure proper completion of Line Clearances in-between lots.

• Ensuring Inspection Readiness of assigned manufacturing areas. Participating in inspections conducted by external regulators and ensuring success of audits for department.

• Responsible for on-time completion of deviations, CAPAs, and assigned CCR tasks.

• Execute packaging and equipment process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Prepare rework protocols as needed to execute rework of commercial product.

• Participating in formal FMEAs and RAs.

• Complying with requirements from Sanofi’s Safety Program including Health and Safety regulations and OSHA requirements.

• Troubleshoots operational and equipment problems and makes recommendations. Also coordinates emergency repairs and preventative maintenance activities with the facilities group.

About you

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the operating principles for most processing equipment and scientific principles associated with their areas of responsibility. 

• Good understanding of