Supervisor, Weigh and Dispense

The Supervisor, Weigh & Dispense is responsible for leading the Weigh & Dispense team and operations within Supply Chain to ensure compliant and reliable production. This position works closely with Raw Material Sampling to flex resources between Weigh & Dispense and Raw Material Sampling, optimizing staffing and productivity. The Weigh & Dispense team consists of multiple shifts in which this supervisor leads and oversees to support the demands of the production schedule, including night shifts, as needed.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Supervises, leads, and develops direct reports for Weigh & Dispense team while overseeing, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and tasks with Warehouse
• Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture by creating meaningful development plans with direct reports and conducting one-on-ones and skip levels on a defined cadence
• Collaborates cross functionally (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, SC Planning, Drug Product, Warehouse)
• Oversees and coordinates Weigh & Dispense activities, including:
• Operation of parts and IBC washers
• Assembly and management of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
• Use of scales and automated weigh system
• Handling of material containers and compliant material storage and management to include material recon
• Operating powered industrial truck
• Manages Weigh & Dispense team training curricula, deviation investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Provides necessary responses to alert or action limits for area equipment and monitoring
• Maintains accurate inventory of materials and consumables for Weigh & Dispense
• Works closely with Manufacturing Support and Operations for weigh-outs, solution lot records, procedures, and meeting the needs of The production schedule
• Competes document review and sign off for Weigh & Dispense
• Ensures continuous improvement, drives escalation and mitigates manufacturing issues
• Administers company policies that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Manages and develops direct reports from Weigh & Dispense team
• Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of life sciences, business or related experience; OR
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of life sciences, business or related experience;OR
• High school diploma with 6 years of life sciences, business or related experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biological manufacturing operations
• Previous experience leading others in a pharmaceutical or biological manufacturing facility
• Experience working in a changing, project driven organization
• Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations and change management
• Lean certification or related certifications
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions
• Will work in warm/cold environments
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces