Group Leader, Operations

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

20 days PTO + milestones

11 company holidays

Health, dental, vision, life and more

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Bedford, Ohio is seeking an Operations Group Leader to provide leadership for manufacturing, ensuring product quality, safety, cGMP compliance and on-time production execution.

This role oversees hourly staff, coordinates filling/inspection/packaging, and drives continuous improvement. The position requires strong communication, writing skills, and prior experience in GMP/non-GMP environments; aseptic training and clean room experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years’ experience in a non GMP environment; or two years in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Prior aseptic technique training and clean room experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills essential; ability to document issues clearly per cGMPs and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to all EHS SOPs, policies and procedures.
• Lead hourly production staff; provide coaching.
• Initiate and complete investigations for production deviations.
• Provide training for new and existing employees.
• Coordinate filling, inspection and/or packaging activities.
• Evaluate and enforce current practices within areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate orders for production materials.
• Support management and engineering projects as assigned.
• Maintain training records.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent writing skills

Cross-functional communication

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Technical mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Site training management systems

Vision systems

Line management data capture systems

Computer literacy

Job description

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Title: Group Leader, Operations

Description: Job Title: Operations Group Leader

Location: Bedford, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time

Description: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Operations Group Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support to Manufacturing under the general direction of Operations Management. This role provides the necessary leadership to achieve product quality, cost control, cGMP compliance, safety, and the execution of the production schedule to support the customer service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Coordinates and oversees daily activities of hourly production staff providing leadership assistance and necessary coaching.
• Initiates and completes investigative reports for production related process deviations.
• Provides phase-in training for new and existing employees.
• Provides conflict resolution and handles general problems/requests when necessary.
• Coordinates all functions and lead efforts related to Filling, Inspection and/or Packaging based on assigned department.
• Evaluates/enforces current practices within areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates orders for production related materials.
• Provides problem investigation and resolution. Supports management and engineering projects as assigned.
• Maintains training records for individual departments and production areas.
• May create and run reports tracking line performance

Qualifications

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

Education

• Minimum : High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

• Minimum: Five [5] years’ experience in a non GMP environment; or two [2] years’ experience within a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Prior aseptic technique training and working in a clean room environment.

Skills

Language Skills

• Have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator who can successfully interact and coordinate activities across departmental boundaries and at varying levels within the organization.
• Excellent writing skills are essential. Must be able to document process issues in a clean, concise manner in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Able to perform mathematical calculations associated with production documentation analysis and problem solving.

Technical Skills

• Technically oriented with ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions.
• Ability and working knowledge of how to use a computer.
• Knowledgeable in site training management systems is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in site label verification vision systems is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in line management data capture systems is preferred.

Leadership Skills

• Has demonstrated leadership skills or has shown potential leadership abilities in his/her work.

Physical Demands

• The duties of this job involve walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, and sitting. Majority of the time is spent in the performance of manual inspection, paperwork and coordination of line activities.
• Good visual acuity with or without eyeglasses/contacts (eye exam required).

Work Environment

• On the production floor you will be totally gowned with mask, hood, coverall, and gloves. At times, the environment can be confining. The noise level is moderate to loud. Use of hearing protection may be required. The use of sanitizing agents to clean the filling room may be moderately disagreeable. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.