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Kindeva Drug Delivery lists this Supervisor, Production Operations opportunity in saint louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our Work MattersAt Kindeva, we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.Why Kindeva?Purpose-driven work environmentSignificant growth opportunitiesCollaborative, team-oriented cultureDirect impact on patient careIndustry-leading pharmaceutical innovationThe Impact You Will MakeLead the production of life-saving therapies.As a Production Supervisor, you will provide leadership for our Sterile Production Manufacturing (SPM) operations, overseeing daily manufacturing activities while leading a team of production operators in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain, you will help drive operational excellence, develop employees, and support the production of therapies that improve the lives of patients around the world.Growth OpportunityOur St. Louis manufacturing operations continue to grow, creating exciting opportunities for Production Supervisors to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help build a culture focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesProduction Leadership & Team DevelopmentDirectly supervise production personnel and Lead Operators.Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, vacations, and overtime.Interview, hire, onboard, train, coach, mentor, and develop employees.Conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when appropriate.Ensure employees maintain required qualifications, certifications, and training.Lead daily production meetings while promoting accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Support employee relations and labor relations activities, including union environments when applicable.Manufacturing OperationsLead daily aseptic manufacturing operations and ensure production schedule attainment.Supervise Sterile Production Manufacturing (SPM) operations while ensuring production activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures.Coordinate manufacturing activities to support production goals and customer commitments.Support operational readiness and timely execution of manufacturing activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Quality, Compliance & DocumentationEnsure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), site safety requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness.Investigate deviations, quality events, and manufacturing issues while driving timely resolution.Support audits of aseptic manufacturing processes and supporting operations.Maintain compliance with documentation requirements and regulatory expectations.Continuous Improvement & Operational ExcellenceDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate waste.Support operational excellence initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing operations.Collaborate with site leadership to resolve operational issues and achieve production objectives.Foster strong communication across departments to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.QualificationsRequired: Associate degree in a scientific, technical, manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations in lieu of a degree.Preferred: Pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience, experience in regulated environments, and union leadership experience.Effective written and oral communication skills required.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Kronos, and Veeva.Demonstrated reading comprehension and writing proficiency with the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse workforce.Self-starter with strong interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills.Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement abilities.Position requires regular onsite attendance.Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Ability to work effectively under strict production, quality, and performance deadlines.Must be willing and able to work beyond normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand for extended periods without medical restrictions that would prevent completion of essential job duties.Ability to bend, stoop, squat, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.Frequent walking throughout production areas while supervising manufacturing operations.Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Ability to work around moving machinery, varying temperatures, and while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).Join our One Team mission of manufacturing more tomorrows. Your leadership will help ensure safe, compliant manufacturing operations while delivering life-saving therapies to patients around the world.
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saint louis, MO, 63144, US
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