Production Shift Lead

Company Description

At Dr. Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"
By joining Dr. Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Dr. Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background. 

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Shift Lead for our manufacturing site in Middleburgh, NY, with a strong work ethic and great attitude to work in a clean and safe team environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and regulatory requirements, including federal and state regulations, to maintain high-quality standards in production operations.
• You will organize shift schedules and monitor attendance, tardiness and time off.
• Supervise work of production operators, conduct performance reviews and share feedback.
• Train and provide support to team as necessary
• Handle team issues and manage conflicts
• Adhere to company policy, health, safety and compliance
• You will be responsible for cleaning operations equipment as necessary to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, contributing to product quality and safety.
• You will be responsible for signing operations documentation, including batch records, equipment logs, and other relevant paperwork, accurately and timely to maintain proper records and traceability.
• You will demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and interpret the production schedule to ensure timely execution of production activities and meet production targets.
• You will be responsible for offering continuous improvement suggestions to enhance overall departmental efficiency, productivity, and quality standards, actively contributing to process optimization and operational excellence.
• You will perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Lead or Coordinator, contributing to the overall success and smooth operation of the production department.

Qualifications

Preferred Educational qualification: High School Diploma or Graduate

Minimum work experience: 2 years of operator experience in a similar GMP pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment

Skills & attributes:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and GMP requirements preferred.
• Ability to read and understand production schedule and instructions.
• Ability of handling and/or moving of 200+ lb. containers using cranes.
• Experience in maintaining a safe work environment and following safety management systems.
• Comfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Respirators and masks.
• Ability of frequent and repetitive bending, stretching, stooping, scooping and circular arm and hand motions.
• Good attendance history.
• Good math skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to cross train as needed.
• Flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and nights as necessary.

*Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Information

Annual Pay Range: $55K - $65K

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magi