Manufacturing Supervisor - Weekend, Day Shift

Department: Manufacturing

 

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Production

 

Summary: Supervises and oversees all manufacturing activities for the production of pharmaceutical products according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled/aseptic environments. Responsibilities include participation in aseptic fills, equipment/solution preparation, synthesis, as well as purification. Assist in Batch Record and SOP review. Ensure that the shift team complies with all Safety Guidelines (OSHA, NIH, MA DPH). Works under limited supervision and follows ISO, cGMP and FDA procedures.

 

This position involves weekend coverage (Thursday through Sunday or Friday through Sunday) rotating 12 hour day shifts with a general schedule of 4 days on, 3 days off one week followed by 3 days on and 4 days off the next week.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs):

 

·  Supervise all manufacturing activities

·  Assist in short and long term production planning

·  Assist in scheduling process activities and staffing to meet production plan

·  Interact with Quality groups, process engineers, and other supporting groups as necessary to maintain the production schedule and produce a quality product

·  Ensure that the manufacturing plant and the staff meet all cGMP, safety, SOP and training requirements.

·  Develop a strong working knowledge of tasks, processes and equipment.

 

Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline and 5+ years experience in a commercial cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. In addition the candidate should have 1 to 2 years experience in leading/supervising a manufacturing team

 

Detailed Skill Set: 

·  Experience working with chemicals/pharmaceuticals

·  Experience working with aseptic techniques

·  Attention to detail

·  Required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload

·  Effective communication and interpersonal skills

·  Excellent written/verbal communication skills

·  Ability to work well in a team and independently

·  Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) training

·  Must be willing to work the schedule described above

 

AMAG Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that utilizes its proprietary nanoparticle technology for the development and commercialization of therapeutic iron compounds to treat anemia and novel imaging agents to aid in the diagnosis of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

 

AMAG Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.