PARENTERAL MANUFACTURING SENIOR SUPERVISOR Job in Manati 00674, Puerto Rico US
One shared journey is moving us forward at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious disease. Empowered to apply our individual talents and ideas so that we can learn and grow together. And driven to make a difference, from innovative research to hands-on community support.
Oversee resources availability (material, equipment, personnel - regular and lease workers) necessary to meet and comply with timely production plan. Verify adherence to procedures and controls and provide corrective feedback during operations by frequent monitoring of production activities. Perform systematic walkthroughs of operation floors. Establish corrective actions plan to eliminate process deviations and documentation errors. Support efforts to release lots on hold and conduct thorough reviews of investigation reports. Support Annual Requalification Program by assuring on time execution of requalification activities. Support Environmental Monitoring Program by assuring on time samples/data collection and delivery. Define job skills requirements for the manufacturing positions, which include back up operators for critical positions and support the training program design assuring adherence to training plan including employee certification and re-certification program. Prepare and/or approve necessary SOPs and forms to be in full compliance with cGMPs and reflect manufacturing processes. Comply with company Environmental, Health, and Safety goals programs and objectives. Monitor scrap factor, equipment downtime, and labor utilization on a regular basis for effective and efficient production plan execution. Identify opportunities to improve process performance and/or safety requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives in the daily operation activities. Generate and approve changes as per the established change control procedure. Assist in preparing manufacturing budget, and establish effective cost control programs to meet budget targets and objectives per company strategic plan. Prepare on time performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions as needed. Monitor attendance trend enforcing applicable company policies and procedures. Perform as back up of the area manager as required. Support Maintenance Program by assuring on time execution of applicable preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
Bachelor degree in Science, Administration, or Engineering. Five (5) years experience in compounding, sterilization, aseptic filling and/or lyophilization processes, and product transfer validation in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Three (3) years of solid supervisory experience, or leading multidisciplinary teams (disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, development of succession plans, etc). Ability to facilitate continuous innovation initiatives, foster team building and simplify processes. Ability to maintain good employee relations and to handle grievances and complaints. Self-starter with strong leadership characteristics, analytical, administrative and people skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team oriented environment. Knowledge of cGMPs, safety and environmental regulations, human resources and labor laws. Personal computer skills, knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet. Fully bilingual oral and written (Spanish/English). Technical writing skills. Sense of urgency and business needs. Capability to use protective gowning. Willing to work irregular hours, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, when necessary.