Shift Supervisor

Job ID: KS08-19 Position Title: Shift SupervisorWorking Location: TN, BristolEmployment Status: Full-TimeRequired Experience: 4 yearsRequired Education: Bachelors DegreeTravel Required: NoJob Description:Supervision of people and processes in the manufacturing and packaging departments. This position assures processes are performed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) while following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supervises the associates in the daily duties and assures they are performed in a safe manner and in conformance with cGMP while following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).• Performs GMP audits of the area as required and investigates any process deviations; perform daily reviews of area batch records for accuracy.• Composites new or revises departmental SOPs as required when processes are updated and for biennial reviews.• Reports any significant shift activities to senior management. Performs root cause analysis and defines effective corrective/preventative action.• Employs a continuous improvement philosophy utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools as appropriate to improve efficiencies, waste and other variable cost elements.• Coordinates personnel activities – i.e., vacations, sick time, etc. to ensure there is appropriate coverage in the department at all times; addresses personnel issues with the assistance of the Human Resource Manager as they arise; trains new associates; writes and conducts annual performance appraisals.• Counsels manufacturing associates as needed; performs and communicates performance improvement plans with the assistance of Human Resources when appropriate. • Maintains pharmaceutical raw materials and components in the assigned area. • Maintains communications with Documentation Control for batch records, SOPs and PCRs; Maintenance for coordination of equipment maintenance and repairs; with QC Lab to coordinate laboratory testing; Materials and Strategic Planning for scheduling blending requirements; Manager of Manufacturing to report daily activities and receive information on activities for the area; and MQA, QA, QCI for any quality issues/concerns. Knowledge Necessary to Perform the Job:• Knowledge of cGMP desired; supervisory experience in manufacturing preferable, experience in the pharmaceutical industry a plus.• Ability to work any shift assigned.Essential Skills:Bachelor's degree in technical or science discipline and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.. Location: Bristol, TN, Status: Full Time, Employee Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Job ID: PCK425-5515