Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Coating – 2nd Shift

Viatris; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris, a global healthcare company, seeks a Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Coating to lead production operations, ensure schedules, and maintain cGMP compliance. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of production experience, with opportunities for training and cross‑functional cooperation.

The position involves reviewing batch records, coordinating with QA and Engineering, and ensuring safe, efficient workflows. Salary ranges based on location; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2–4 years of relevant production experience preferred.
• Good communication, time management, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, writing and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Plateau, TrackWise).
• Solves routine problems of limited scope following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to wear a respirator and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assignments are completed on schedule following policies; guide staff in production areas.
• Monitor production output and quality; initiate corrective actions with QA, Maintenance, Engineering.
• Ensure proper equipment operation; enforce safety rules and cGMP compliance; prepare rooms/equipment for inspection.
• Coordinate and oversee operators; act as back-up to other supervisors or Manager.
• Develop and deliver training on production operations and cGMP compliance.
• Review batch production records, logs, and time sheets; perform reconciliations for controlled substances; finalize production records.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Writing

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Excel

Plateau

Trackwise

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Plateau

Trackwise

Job description

Mylan Technologies, Inc.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Coating role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensure that assignments are completed on schedule following established policies and procedures. Guide and direct staff in production areas to assure compliance with the Production schedule.
• Monitor production output and quality of work on the line versus established standards and initiate corrective actions as necessary working in conjunction with Production management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, etc.
• Monitor and ensure proper equipment operation and all safety rules and guidelines are followed. Monitor work areas, ensuring appropriate cleanliness, orderly condition and cGMP compliance. Prepare and approve rooms and equipment for inspection. Perform room releases as necessary. Ensure that all equipment and room logs are current and accurate.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of operators in other areas as necessary and act as a back-up to other supervisors or Manager as necessary.
• Develop and perform training of personnel in Production operations, systems and cGMP compliance as necessary.
• Record/Review data on Batch Production Records, In-Process Sheets, Log Books, and Time Sheets, deduction cards and other paperwork as required. Perform the required reconciliations associated with Controlled Substance manufactured lots. Perform final Production review of Batch Production Records prior to Quality review/approval. Obtain corrections as necessary and monitor error rates and initiate corrective actions to reduce errors
• Initiate events or investigations including collaboration with QA, identifying potential root causes and corrective and preventative actions to assure impact on quality is evaluated and minimized. Complete events and investigations within required timeframes including both procedural and production schedule based deadlines.
• Initiate and complete procedural revisions and corresponding training modules assuring practice matches procedure and best practices are coordinated with all shifts.
• Ensure all products produced or returned to inventory are properly labeled and monitor inventories.
• Participate in the use of Pharmaceutical equipment for Process Development, Scale-up, and Process Validation batches and coordinate the training necessary to transfer new products/processes to commercial operations.
• Provide input into requirements for new equipment or equipment upgrades and participate in the qualification/requalification of equipment.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2 - 4 years of relevant production experience is preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Must possess good communication, time management, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, writing and basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Plateau, Trackwise and knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, climb ladders, or stairs, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to hear an alarm.
• Ability to identify small defects.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.