Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Operations Supervisor is accountable for leading manufacturing employees involved in operations such as manufacturing and filling, This role ensures that high-quality pharmaceutical products are produced according to schedule, cost, and quality standards while maintaining employee engagement, safety performance, and aligning with all regulatory and documentation procedures.

Location/Hours:

Greenville, NC- 12 hour rotating day shifts 2/2/3 6AM - 6PM. Occasional Overtime required.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Lead organizational change, develop and empower staff, and nurture an inclusive and impactful team.
• Support team members in achieving both their career goals and interpersonal objectives.

Production Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Lead day-to-day operations, spending at least 50% of the time engaging with employees to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Lead production schedules and distribute workload based on shifting priorities.
• Ensure production operations align with regulatory requirements, including accurate batch documentation, and adherence to SOPs.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Conduct performance evaluations and provide input to employees.

Hold employees accountable and apply disciplinary measures when required.

Participate in hiring, training, and team development initiatives.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Problem-Solving & Compliance

Investigate and resolve operational challenges, developing and testing potential solutions.

Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and job-related training requirements to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Other Duties

Support company-wide initiatives and perform other assigned duties as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree preferred, equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• 2+ years experience with 1 year previous leadership experience preferred

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong technical and operational knowledge of aseptic processing operations.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing critical tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a detailed demeanor.
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Ensures that production schedule is met by distributing workload in accordance with changing priorities.
• Ensures production operations are properly controlled and regulatory compliance requirements are met by ensuring batch documentation is accurate, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are accurate, training is current, critical documentation templates are accurate, equipment is in good repair and current calibration, and high standards of housekeeping are maintained in all areas of responsibility.
• Prepares performance reviews for all employees and evaluates personnel performance according to performance management process. Give Input for continuous improvement. Holds staff accountable and applies subject area process as required. Assists in hiring staff as needed. Maintains a work environment that cultivates collaboration and supports the company’s continuous improvement process.
• Evaluates/solves operation problems by reviewing the area of concern, developing potential solutions, technically evaluating or testing the solutions, and preparing summary reports/recommendations for management.
• Embrace safety program to improve safety awareness and provides a safe work
• environment. Ensures responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace. Aligns with all job-related safety and other training requirements.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office, manufacturing, and warehouse locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as a comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed. Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully align with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employee.

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