Production Supervisor - Sterling Pharma Solutions
Sterling Pharma Solutions

Job Info

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Summary of the Role
As the Supervisor, Manufacturing, you will lead manufacturing employees and assist with manufacturing various products following a specific protocol, while in full compliance with all cGMP procedures and guidelines. The Production Supervisor will develop production and resource plans that meet operational goals in terms of safety, quality and output. This position ensures and conducts proper staff training and ensures that all deliverables are met or expectations are proactively managed towards alternative solutions and communicated appropriately.

Based at our site in Germantown, WI and reporting directly to the Manger, Manufacturing (Night Shift), you will work a night shift pattern of 12 hours from 6pm to 630am.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving a culture of superior Safety in a Chemical Manufacturing Environment.
• Sets the example for strict cGMP/GDP adherence; ensures requirements are understood and executed appropriately by subordinates.
• Directly leads team of approximately 10 -12 direct reports.
• Identifies opportunities and develops process, procedural, and training improvements and efficiencies; generates necessary buy in, drives execution, and measures success.
• Oversees the execution of chemical reactions, on a gram to multi-kilogram scale, independently.
• Supervises the execution of isolations and purifications of products and intermediates by using standard manufacturing techniques.
• Analyzes and interprets operational data for use in trending and for investigative purposes.
• Reviews manufacturing documentation and procedures for clarity of instruction and ability to execute on the floor; collaborate with others to make adjustments as appropriate.
• Provides timely written and verbal updates to Project Cells in support of customer requests.
• Supervises the execution of batches, including monitoring timelines, raw materials, equipment availability and yields to ensure Right First Time.
• Performs complex calculations for materials and conditions; ensure the accuracy of calculations performed by their team.
• Remains technically competent and keep current in new developments within the fine chemical manufacturing industry.
• Writes and reviews SOPs, Work Instructions, and On-The-Job training modules for content, clarity, and executability.
• Provides manufacturing training and leadership for subordinate manufacturing positions.
• Develops, maintains, and reports on manufacturing key performance indicators within the department.
• Supervises the maintenance and accuracy of manufacturing business tools.
• Applies mechanical capabilities in order to perform limited troubleshooting and expeditiously resolve equipment issues, with the support of the Maintenance Department, to minimize equipment downtime.
• Embodies our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements for the Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing, OR
• Associate's degree in science-related field with 5-8 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing with 2 years of supervisory responsibilities, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 8-10 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

What We Offer
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, bonus program, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, 24/7 employee assistance program, flexible work hours, and the opportunity for career training and development.

Location
This position is located in Germantown, WI, a vibrant city northwest of Milwaukee in Southeast Wisconsin. A great place to live, work and raise a family, Southeast Wisconsin offers a variety of activities and diverse cultural scene.

Diversity and Inclusion
Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Why Consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.

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