Process Supervisor

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. seeks a Process Supervisor to manage shift operations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role focuses on meeting production goals, adhering to budgets, and upholding quality standards across departments.

The candidate should have a technical background with 5–7 years’ experience in manufacturing processes and strong leadership skills to drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in a technical discipline required or 10 yrs site experience in pharmaceutical injectables manufacturing as an alternative to a 4 year degree.
• 5-7 years experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.
• Identify resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Drive operational excellence and flawless execution in areas of cost reduction, productivity improvements, on-time delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Enforce Safety and Quality commitments and ensure a positive, respectful working environment.
• Make staffing decisions and manage disciplinary issues up to suspensions/terminations.
• Maintain Lean Manufacturing principles and reduce product discrepancies through training and control systems.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Staff supervision

Data interpretation

Lean Manufacturing

Education

BS or equivalent in technical discipline

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

We continue to be committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Process Supervisor.

JOB PURPOSE

This Process Supervisor role manages shift or multiple shift operations within manufacturing departments. Responsible for meeting budget, quality, and production goals, setting standards, and making employment and staffing decisions. Interprets manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

• Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.
• Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing Respect/Responsiveness/Results.
• Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department.
• Make staffing decisions.
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.
• Responsible for driving operational excellence and flawless execution in the areas of cost reduction, discard reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory excellence including exception reduction and internal/external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time reduction, improving the overall safety of the work environment, leadership development and the ability to create a Lean Manufacturing, total employee involvement workplace
• Must be become gown-qualified.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or equivalent, preferably in a technical discipline, required or 10 yrs. site experience in pharmaceutical injectables manufacturing as an alternative to a 4 year degree.
• 5-7 years experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process required.

SKILLS

• Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees.
• Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, be resourceful to a large manufacturing department.
• Knowledge of World Class manufacturing methods ( Lean ), Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Drug and Administration guidelines and process validation.

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