Operations Supervisor - 2 Openings

Job Title: Sterile Filling Operations Supervisor - 3rd shift There are two openings for third shift Operations Supervisors Location: IL Chicago area  Job Description: We seek a talented, degreed professional with five years experience in supervising an aseptic filling operation in a pharmaceutical environment which is regulated by the US FDA to assume a key leadership role at our client company's Chicago area facility. You will manage a third-shift team of associates to achieve output, cost and quality results and ensure substantial compliance with cGMP standards. POSITION DUTIES:



1.      Supervises manufacturing group leaders and hourly staff in proper operating techniques and procedures.

2.      Develops information and compiles reports concerning scheduling, production goals, equipment and maintenance problems and other studies or reports as requested.

3.      Assists in establishing production schedules.

4.      Confers with other department management to coordinate the scheduling of operations to achieve required deadlines.

5.      Develops department employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of rules and policies while building employee morale and motivation.

6.      Maintains compliance with company policies, cGMP’s, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.

7.      Monitors and controls production schedules and activities to ensure the meeting of departmental performance objectives and budgets.

8.      Supervises, coordinates and controls the production and operating activities to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.

9.      Conducts continuous review and follow-up on projects to ensure completion of assigned work.

10.     Evaluates the performance and production of staff; maintains records on performance.

11.     Advises department management on matters relating to daily operations and makes recommendations for improvements when feasible.

12.     Recommends and implements value and process improvement programs.

13.     Ensures adequate resources are available to manufacture product (equipment, supplies, and labor).

14.     Performs/ensures investigations and document corrections/modifications are done effectively and in a timely manner.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  Supervises approximately 20 non-exempt manufacturing personnel engaged in component prep, liquid, and lyophilized filling, capping, terminal sterilization, compounding, and autoclaving. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: BS Degree or equivalent experience. Two to three years supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical or food plant.   Salary Range: $65K/yr base plus OT and bonus. Forward resumes to hr@arsoln.com