Production Supervisor

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.

Durham, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Drug Development, Employee Assistance Plan, Energy Efficiency, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Genetics, Health Economics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Insurance, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metered Dose Inhalers, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Pharmacy, Physical Demands, Policy Implementation, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Risk, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Vision Plan, Warehousing
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina
POSTED
5 days ago
Division Overview:

Aurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical prouct development and manufacturing.  Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena.  The support and expertise of our parent organization has given Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly.  The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs.  In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products.  Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in.

Job Overview:

It is the Supervisor’s responsibility to ensure that the production equipment used for MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) and Topicals (Derma) and Transdermal products are clean and set up properly and the equipment are in calibrated state before the use of production. It is Supervisor’s responsibility to monitor and review visual and physical checks of production process as per applicable Batch records and Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversees monitors and coordinates Production activities, giving importance to individual members and overall team achievement for policy deployment objectives.
  • Ensures that team goals are aligned with and represent the company's objectives.
  • Acts as a liaison between team members and other functional areas.
  • Works proactively in addressing potential issues and apply real-time problem-solving skills when working towards resolution.
  • Ensures that the duties, responsibilities, authority and accountability of all direct and indirect reports are defined and understood.
  • Develops and overseas, schedules the production requirements and headcount to determine the most cost effective and efficient methods of obtaining necessary resources while ensuring improved performance in: quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale.
  • Takes an active leadership role in development and implementation of continuous process improvement tools in assigned department(s).
  • Change through innovative thinking and active use and support of the process improvement tools and techniques.
  • Manages the planning and designing methods to improve or enhance existing programs and processes.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Responsible for maintaining the production equipments in the usable condition through monitoring of maintenance schedules, maintenance of required change parts/ spare parts and basic troubleshooting of equipments.
  • Provides regular and timely reports and interpretation of results to the Production management.
  • Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures for day-to-day operations.
  • Establishes creative manufacturing solutions. Establishes / monitors standard operating procedures within manufacturing.
  • Selects and recommends equipment to support parts.
  • Establishes annual objectives for direct reports and reviews performance of objectives in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for managing the team through recruitment, training needs identification and arranging required trainings / resources for their development to suit company requirements.
  • Responsible for creating/ revising/ reviewing / approving GMP documentations.
  • Takes an active role in identifying training needs, challenging and developing both direct and indirect reports in their positions for future opportunities.
  • Follow company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Perform all additional tasks relating to the operation of the manufacturing department as requested.
Qualifications - Skills & Requirements:
  • The ability to effectively build and maintain relationships and motivate a highly diverse team in order to effectively negotiate and solve problems.
  • The ability to facilitate and generate the exchange of ideas to resolve problems, select and prioritize optimal solutions and implement decisions.
  • The ability to organize, prioritize and deliver tasks & projects with a sense of urgency.
  • The ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks.
  • The ability to exhibit flexible thinking through continuous improvement and quality mindset.
  • A willingness to develop yourself and others.
  • Working knowledge of applicable safety and standards guidelines, such as SOP, cGMP, DEA regulations and/or MSDS.
Education & Experience:
  • Minimum BS with Scientific field or equivalent (preferable in Chemistry / Pharmacy)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as lead/supervisor in pharmaceuticals / nutraceuticals.
  • Following would add preference:
  • Up-to-date knowledge in GMP and Safety guidelines / regulations.
  • Ability to learn quickly & Train team members.
  • Technical, Administrative, Decision making, Communication skills and Ability to work under pressure.

  • Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
  • Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
  • Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
  • Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
  • HSA (Health Savings Account)
  • 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
  • Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
  • Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
  • Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday

 

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes or proposals from recruitment firms or agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.

Physical Requirements: WAREHOUSE OR PRODUCTION POSITION – While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additional Physical Requirements:
Sitting 5-8 HoursStanding 4-8 HoursWalking 1-4 Hours
Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About the Company

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Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992.

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients.  Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes.  Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages. 

Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world.  In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors.  Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. (We are#27 in 2010)

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.aurobindousa.com/