Supervisor I, Production Process Training

Position overview

The Production Process Training department provides ongoing training to production operators in all aspects of manufacturing and production. The department is a simulated training facility to allow production employees time to learn basic processing techniques on production equipment both inside and outside of routine production areas. 

The Supervisor I, Production Process Training is responsible for managing the Production Process Training department including curriculum development and all associated training activities and initiatives. This includes developing, coordinating, and overseeing technical skill-based training with an emphasis on equipment operation, theory, basic techniques, and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for instructing and assisting a team of trainers to ensure optimal training effectiveness by developing learning modules and manuals based on continuous needs assessments.

The Supervisor I, Production Process Training is a leader with experience in the fields of development manufacturing (small scale) and commercial manufacturing (large scale), familiar with working with laboratory glassware for production simulation, job/task analysis, instructional design, workplace training. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

Generous benefit options  Paid training, vacation and holidays  Career advancement opportunities  Education reimbursement 401k program And more! 

Supervisory responsibilities

This role supervises employees in the Production Process Training department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential job duties

Supervise Training Program

Develop and Maintain a dynamic, responsive training curriculum that ensures competency for trainees Determine training needs and evaluate training effectiveness by assessing trends of human and process errors, and soliciting feedback from supervisors and team leads Advise functional area supervisors on staff training needs Initiate and coordinate/schedule all skill-based training activities Establish/maintain annual retraining certifications for all employees Evaluate and coordinate external training providers for supplemental employee and/or trainer education (e.g., Team Lead training classes, etc.)

Supervise Training Staff

Abide by organization policies and applicable laws for supervisory responsibilities Reward positive and proactive behavior, address complaints, resolve problems, and administer disciplinary action when necessary Evaluate and perform personnel reviews to ensure individual needs are identified and addressed and accomplishments are recognized Determine and implement performance improvement plans and provide general guidance for staff development or department improvement opportunities

Curriculum Development

Research and implement up-to-date strategies, materials, and methodologies relevant to improving employee and trainer performance Develop knowledge/skills/competency assessment testing and training modules and manuals Provide novel learning strategies, tools, and programs for effective training Maintain SOPs and other documents to ensure accuracy and clarity for production and support processes Coordinate and conduct pre-manufacturing meetings to review documentation for new processes in conjunction with project management

Conduct Training of Employees, Trainers, and Outside Customers

Provide hands-on employee training or technician/technical supervisor support in functional areas in the training department or on shift as needed Instruct and cross train trainers in functional areas and effective training strategies Plan, coordinate, and perform Shutdown and new hire training Implement training programs in aseptic manufacturing practices for external customers and agencies 

Education, experience, certification and licensures

Required

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science/Engineering or related experience Minimum 5 years’ experience, including 1 years’ in a leadership role Obtain and maintain gowning qualifications

Preferred

Training department or training/teaching environment experience Obtain and maintain Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification Previous relevant work experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing Certification as a learning profession (i.e., American Society for Training & Development – Certified Learning Professional or International Society for Performance Improvement - Human Performance Technology)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Proficiency in all functional areas in order to fulfill technician or supervisor positions on shifts as needed Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment Time management skills with an ability to prioritize Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure Willing to continue training/ education as necessary Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability to write and edit technical documents, SOPs, instructions write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Supervisor s, clients, customers, and the general public Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Knowledge of project management, training management, manufacturing, spreadsheet, word processing, and Internet software Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, MS Project, Excel and Minitab software Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to perform independent work related to projects and/or routine activities Ability to be an author for protocols or reports, or other non-routine activities Ability to review reports, etc. for accuracy and logic Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Ability to effectively lead or work on a team to accomplish goals Ability to learn independently about equipment and processes Ability to work collaboratively with many departments and personalities Ability to be self-motivated

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Pay Range:   $69,000 – 85,657

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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