Operation Supervisor

Our client is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with products distributed in over 100 markets. They specialize in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Trusted by healthcare professionals and consumers globally, the company holds a strong position in India and the U.S. across multiple therapy areas, including respiratory, cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and women’s health.

Our client operates 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and 7 research centers globally, supported by a dedicated workforce of over 22,000 professionals.

The company is committed to improving patient health outcomes through its subsidiaries, which include Diagnostics, Digital Health, and Manufacturing Solutions.

Overview:

• This position will lead within operations both manufacturing and packaging teams in Somerset, NJ.
• Reporting to one of the operation Managers, operation Supervisors lead teams in designated technology areas and product trains at the site, directs and coordinates the activities of department operators , conduct performance reviews, interact with support departments, and drive efficiencies initiatives within operations.
• The Somerset, NJ site produces oral solid and liquid dosage form pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities:

• Will lead oral solid dosage form manufacturing and packaging teams as assigned. 
• First shift leader with start time 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (8 hr. - 5 days/week) or 5:45 am to 4:00 pm (10 hr, 4 days/week). 
• Discussion with Manager on the right fit and team needs. 
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product 
• Track production processing and material management in SAP 
• Daily metrics reporting such as variances in production, labor hours and downtime, track and report operator performance and attendance 
• Oversee completion of GPM records and standard operating procedures required within operations 
• Participate and develop plans for improving a safe work place and culture of identifying, reporting, and fixing unsafe conditions and behaviors within the site and our work teams. 
• Work with cross functional groups to accomplish objectives including finance, procurement, operations, supply chain, maintenance, facilities, technical services, security, quality assurance, and quality control as appropriate. 
• Under the direct supervision of a leader and able to communicate progress, needs, requirements, and issues effectively for assigned work for yourself and your teams. 
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operations procedures. 

Requirements:

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher preferred 
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical packaging OR manufacturing experience 
• 2+ years’ experience leading/supervising in a manufacturing environment 
• Working knowledge of SAP or another ERP system 
• Excellent written communication skills