Supervisor Production

The Supervisor of Production at our Maryland Heights facility is responsible for ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective communication cross-functionally and within his/her team while ensuring information is timely, clear, and accurate. By coaching and developing his/her team to High Performance, he/she will foster a culture of team ownership that ensure compliance with all Corporate and Local policies, procedures, and regulations.

While supervising in a cGMP environment, the Supervisor of Production must maintain operational compliance with U.S. and international regulatory agencies (i.e. FDA, HC, TGA, EU, NRC, BDB, DHSS, etc.). In addition, he/she must supply the highest level of both internal and external customer service. To effectively recognize and reward performance, the supervisor must measure and communicate the team's progress against individual, team, and site goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The Finished Fill Hot Product supervisor is responsible for supervising the operations associated with the manufacturing of a radioactive drug product which meets site specifications by supervising from the floor in the areas of clean up, set up and operation of equipment by trained and qualified personnel. Areas of operation to include: formulation, dispensing, packaging, and release of final drug product. This position is also responsible for support activities such as maintenance and disinfection.

Schedule:5:00 PM - 3:30 AM Sunday through Tuesday to ensure timely release of products.

• Support all aspects of the operation under area of responsibility including but not limited to: Production, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Service, Budgeting, Cost Reduction Programs, Process Improvements, Special Projects, and Employee Relations.
• Responsible for seeing that all tasks are performed in a manner that complies with Maryland Heights Quality Management System, Safety and Environmental Management System, and all governing regulatory bodies.
• Partner with quality/safety leadership to ensure good quality/safety practices are aligned with production.
• Coach and develop Detectnet team members.
• Lead, coach, and train employees toward team concepts and foster an empowering and high performing environment.
• Ensure all direct reports are properly trained in areas directly related to their job responsibilities as well as company policies, quality policies, and safety/environmental policies.
• Responsible for driving creation and implementation of Cost Reduction Programs.
• Lead and drive Continuous Improvement philosophy and practices including but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, 6S, and OEE throughout the focus factory.
• Responsible for monitoring weekly production schedules and changes.
• Responsible for all special projects assigned by the Production Manager, to include but not limited to Lean Manufacturing initiatives, six sigma projects, safety initiatives, etc.
• Maintain specified product quantity levels, including raw materials and product specifications.
• Partner with Human Resources and CHP Management on performance management, bonus & salary planning, employee relations matters.
• Conduct team meetings as well as 1 on 1 coaching sessions with employees in the department.
• Set clear vision by ensuring tactical goals and objectives are aligned with site strategies through performance management for each team member.
• Lead and/or support investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, RCA and customer complaints at the appropriate level with complete and comprehensive detail.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science or a related field preferred.
• Ten or more years of relevant experience required.
• Two or more yearsof experience in a Supervisory role.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean Certification preferred. Lean tools, Regulatory Compliance knowledge, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a change agent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and coach others.
• Ability to give focus, structure, and direction to execute goals.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Solid conflict resolution skills.
• Action oriented/drive for results.
• Able to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Must have excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizing and planning skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Team orientation/strong team player.
• Managerial courage.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.