Supervisor Pharmaceutical Coating – 4th Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift differential

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Supervisor Pharmaceutical Coating to lead production operations at our West Virginia facility. You will oversee staff, ensure cGMP compliance, and coordinate with QA, Maintenance and Engineering to ensure high-quality output.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) with 2–4 years of relevant experience, and offers a competitive salary with a 10% shift differential for the 4th shift. Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent) with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Combination of experience and/or education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff to meet the production schedule.
• Ensure GMP compliance and proper equipment operation.
• Monitor output, quality, logs, and cleanliness; coordinate training.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analysis for process quality issues.
• Oversee batch records and reconciliation for controlled substances.
• Coordinate cross-shift supervision and coverage.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Production scheduling

Training

Quality monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

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:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent) and 2 – 4 years of relevant experience required.
• However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is: $55,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD. This position is eligible for a 10% shift differential for working 4th Shift. 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.

Viatris is a global healthcare company whose mission is to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We meet the needs of patients around the world by acting decisively with ingenuity and resolve. Whether we're developing new medicines, working to maintain a resilient supply of needed therapies, or pursuing bold innovation, we strive to deliver solutions that are effective at scale and built to endure. We're purpose-built to make an impact with a broad portfolio that spans generics, value‑added medicines, established brands, and innovative medicines that address areas of significant unmet need. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai, and Hyderabad, India.