Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
The job of the Shift Supervisor can be described simply as player/coach and is executed on the shop floor.
- Direction of the activities and team members of a shift team.
- Accountable for the work output of a shift team.
- Accountable to provide for the needs of a shift team.
- Accountable to address team member concerns and escalate as required.
- Reports to Section Head or higher.
The general duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor include but are not limited to the following:
- Setting shift work schedules to align with department priorities.
- Ensure work on an individual or group basis as required.
- Oversee cGMP compliance of the shift.
- Review the work of shift.
- Conduct troubleshooting or investigation activities in a shift.
- Be a Subject Matter Expert on instruments or equipment in the shift and department setting.
- Ensuring that tools are provided and concerns are escalated as appropriate.
- Ensure that the shift teams are working in a safe way and following all safety rules and procedures.
- Ensure compliance to all data integrity and cGMP practices procedures and expectations.
- Specific duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree (BS or BA) physical sciences preferred.
Experience:
- Must have a background in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Understanding of lab equipment and QC testing techniques required.
- No less than eight (8) years of relevant QC pharmaceutical lab experience.
- No less than 3 years of relevant experience directing work in a group setting.
- Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
- Proficiently communicate and understand (read and write) scientific work in English.
- Have excellent organization learning and teaching skills required to work in teams.
- Ability to understand and analyze complex data sets.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software
Skills/ Competencies
- UV HPLC DSC and other tests.
- Know how to use dissolution instruments.
- LIMS and empower.
Physical Requirements
- Work standing or walking unassisted for 75% or greater of an 8hour period.
- Unassisted lifting upto 10 kg may be required.
- Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times when required.
- Sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer or other screen 75% or greater of an 8hour period.