Job Description

Opportunity for an experienced professional to provide leadership, support, management, guidance and supervision for the API operations team to ensure that all day-to-day activities of operations run smoothly and seamlessly. You will ensure all performance metrics and workload deliverables are completed in alignment with the site’s business model

Role:

• Responsible for the supervision of API manufacturing and overall plant operations during the 12-hour working shift.
• Manage human-error related non-conformance as required, ensuring appropriate communication within the team and with cross-functional teams. Provide input to investigations.
• Resolve complex technical issues surrounding on-going processes and process equipment during the 12-hour working shift.
• Closely monitors the process of critical steps and ensures flawless execution
• Host meetings and escalate any production related matters to other cross-functions in a timely manner.
• Drive operational and process related improvements to achieve site business targets and manufacturing excellence.
• Performs daily Gemba walks with Manufacturing Manager/Lead/Supervisor to identify operational gaps or areas for improvements
• Assists Manufacturing Manager/Lead in planning and leading area activities.
• Assume the role of deputy in the absence of Manufacturing Manager/Lead
• Represent functional area during cross functional meeting where assigned by manager

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent technical related degree is required
• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in working in a GMP manufacturing environment required, and at least 1 year of people management experience, such as being a shift lead or acting lead
• Able to work comfortably in 12-hour rotating shift (Day/Night)
• Leadership experience in training less experienced chemical technicians required