What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Piramal Enterprises?
Business: Pharma Solution
Department: Operations
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of Manufacturing Operators engaging in component preparation, filling, capping, autoclaving, terminal sterilization, compounding, and lyophilization production.
Reporting Structure
Directly reports to Manufacturing Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises Manufacturing Operators in proper operating techniques and procedures
- Develops information and compiles reports concerning scheduling, production goals, equipment and maintenance problems and other studies or reports as requested
- Provides input in establishing production schedules
- Confers with other department management to coordinate the scheduling of operations to achieve required deadlines.
Develops department employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of rules and policies while building employee morale and motivation.
- Maintains compliance with company policies, cGMP’s, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
- Monitors production schedule and ensures readiness objectives are met.
- Supervises, coordinates, and controls the production and operating activities to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
- Conducts continuous review and follow-up on projects to ensure completion of assigned work.
- Evaluates the performance and production of staff; maintains records on performance.
- Ensures adequate resources are available to manufacture product (equipment, supplies, and labor).
- Performs/ensures investigations and document corrections/modifications are done effectively and in a timely manner.
- Performs periodic review of all operation’s SOP’s and supplies management with feedback for process improvements.
- Performs production floor tasks as needed
Education Requirements
- High School education or equivalent
Work Experience
- 5 years’ experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
- Experience working within aseptic or lyophilization manufacturing preferred
- 2 years’ experience leading teams, either formally or informally
Functional or Technical Skills
- 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
In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.
Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.
Equal employment opportunity
Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.
Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process & pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products & services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, made possible through Piramal Pharma Limited’s investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. Our track record as a trusted service provider with experience across varied technologies makes us a partner of choice for innovators and generic companies worldwide.