Production Supervisor

Apex Systems; Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401K program with company match

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A growing pharmaceutical company in Grafton, WI, is seeking a Production Supervisor. This role involves ensuring compliance in manufacturing operations, supervising chemical operators, and overseeing the training and development of staff. Candidates should have a four-year degree in a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in pharmaceutical environments. The company offers competitive benefits, including a 401K program and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical or fine chemical facility.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Supervise assigned Chemical Operators.
• Coordinate training, development, and motivation of employees.
• Lead troubleshooting activities to ensure continuous operations.

Skills

Chemical process unit operations

Supervisory experience

cGMP regulations

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Four-year degree in life or physical sciences, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

SAP

Job description

Overview

Exciting Production Supervisor opening with a growing pharmaceutical company in the greater Milwaukee, WI area. Job #: 2086669.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing operations are efficiently carried out in compliance with all government regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that personal and departmental conduct is in compliance with the Code of Conduct.
• Implement and adhere to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.
• Follow and adhere to Leader Standardized Work for Shift Supervisors.
• Coordinate and oversee the assignment, training, development, and motivation of employees to ensure attainment of short- and long-term goals.
• Lead and support problem solving and troubleshooting activities as needed to ensure continuing operations.
• Perform and train manufacturing operations and serve as the lead operator in these activities.
• Coordinate time off requests of operators to provide coverage, including posting of OT sheets and coordinating vacation and personal time off requests.
• Assist area management in reviewing production schedules, metrics, and investigates variances as appropriate.
• Assist area management in supporting the Quality System, including management of manufacturing deviations, and changes to equipment, processes and documents.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities in assigned areas (i.e., safe work, hot work permits, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry).
• Serve as Incident Commander during emergency response.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision

Directly supervises assigned Chemical Operators on their shift. Responsible for the overall management of staffing, training, attendance, and performance of the Chemical Operators on the shift for which a Shift Supervisor is responsible.

Education and Experience

• A four-year degree in life or physical sciences, engineering, or equivalent technical field, or equivalent related experience within pharmaceutical or fine chemical manufacturing.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience with chemical process unit operations, preferably in a pharmaceutical or a fine chemical facility.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, such as DeltaV, SAP, and Microsoft Office (preferred).
• Prior supervisory experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations for active pharmaceutical ingredients (strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (i.e., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S) a plus.

Acknowledgments and About Apex

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide financial protection. We offer an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and a 401K program with company match after 12 months. Apex also provides a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts on-demand training, provides access to certification prep and a library of courses and seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and offers certification discounts and other perks with professional associations including CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated customer service team and a certified Career Coach are available to assist consultants with benefits questions.

Job details

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level
• Employment type Full-time
• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting