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Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Job Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our team in Gurabo, PR.
Summary:
The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for fulfilling the production/manufacturing schedule requirements in terms of quantity and due dates while maintaining the highest quality standards in compliance with company policies and procedures, and all applicable regulations. They plan day-to-day manufacturing and/or packaging functional areas assigned and are accountable for the supervision, coaching, and development of assigned personnel. The Supervisor uses their professional and technical expertise to resolve complex problems and will work with a variety of critical assignments, requiring analytical skills and critical thinking. The Supervisor may serve as the area Sr. Supervisor when required, and provide support during budget preparation, critical projects, and meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that department has adequate resources and capacity in personnel, equipment and materials to meet the planning demand.
Monitor and control the process for its efficiency (yields, scrap, equipment downtime, personnel attendance, etc.).
Fully responsible for developing and updating all areas SOP's, JHA, Batch Records, forms and logbooks to reflect the manufacturing process and to be in full compliance with cGMP's and EHS requirements and also perform systematic walkthroughs' audits of the operational floor.
Responsible for on time and complete investigation of deviations on its area of control.
Apply knowledge of the scientific principles involved in the Parenteral Manufacturing processes, including knowledge of raw materials, processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for enhancing the effective manufacturing of products.
Lead continuous innovations activities with the scope to identify, implement process recommendations and equipment modifications to improve process performance, compliance and safety.
Coach the different members to efficiently work as a team with open and on time communication, reward systems and positive discipline controls.
Assist in preparing manufacturing budget and establishes effective cost control measures to meet budget targets.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Prepare all raw materials and/or packaging components requisitions for production.
Ensure that validation and startup of the equipment and processes are performed as scheduled.
Measure and monitor process performance, work for corrective actions as needed, and understand and use data and statistical information to improve process.
Review, approve, and inspect equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports of supervised areas, provides recommendations and trending analysis.
Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent University Degree required; advanced degree or focused degree preferred in Business, Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum four (4) years of relevant work experience
Experience in Pharmaceutical Parenteral Industry/Environment
In-depth knowledge of the scientific principles involved in the Parenteral Manufacturing and packaging process
Experience working as a Supervisor or in a Leadership role (e.g., team leader, group leader, manufacturing lead associate, etc.), including employee development/coaching
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner and influence at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Comet, TruVault, and/or SAP, ePES and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Fluency in both English and Spanish languages (written and verbal)
Preferred:
Lean/Six-Sigma Green and/or Yellow Belt Certification
Knowledge in Controlled substance area
Knowledge in Aseptic Techniques
Technical writing skills in English and Spanish
Other:
Requires ability and flexibility to work and provide support on other/irregular shifts, weekends, extended hours and holidays based on the business needs
Requires willingness and flexibility to be cross-trained and work in various functional areas (e.g., Filling, Formulation, etc.)
Requires up to 10% occasional domestic and/or international travel
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
