Antares Pharma Hiring for Manufacturing Operations Supervisor Job at Minnetonka, MN Full Time

The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor will be responsible for successfully leading the 1st shift production team of hourly and contract employees in the GMP manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products at the Antares Pharma Minnesota Operations Facility (APMOF). In this role you will lead, coach and mentor the manufacturing team on lean manufacturing and production best practices to create a culture of engagement and continuous improvement while maintaining safety, quality, service, and cost goals. Daily execution and line performance as well as strong leadership are vital for this position. The successful candidate will be familiar with best practices for cGMP assembly and packaging of combination pharmaceutical products.
This individual operates in accordance with Antares Pharma policies and procedures, environmental, health, safety, and cGMP guidelines. At Antares, employees act on their strong desire to make a difference, partner with others and put ideas into action. Employees are engaged by a work culture that is team-oriented, fast-paced, and progressive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Following the requirements of cGMP – ensures all manufacturing and packaging are performed following written procedures and reports infractions to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations.
• Plans cleaning, manufacturing, packaging, and documentation activities in a manner that maximizes efficiency.
• Facilitate and partner with cross-functional teams such as quality, manufacturing engineering, and product development to ensure coordination of activities.
• Assisting with document review as “subject matter expert”.
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance amongst the team while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Identifying manufacturing-related issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing solutions, as necessary.
• Communicates daily production activities and tracks performance against targets to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations.
• Manage, motivate and develop manufacturing technicians through engagement, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Identifying training opportunities, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.

• Technical writing: creates or modifies documents utilizing change control and document revision systems to meet new or revised requirements.

• Administrative duties such as performance evaluations, merit increases, disciplinary interactions, and hiring activities.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities, evaluating, and implementing solutions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5-8 years of work experience relevant to a manufacturing environment is required.
• Biotechnology Certificate from an accredited institution and/or an Associate’s Degree in science-related or engineering field combined with a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience preferred.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Chemical Sciences or related Engineering field, and a minimum of

3- 5 years of work experience preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years of experience working in a production environment, ideally in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a cGMP Manufacturing Environment.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience including managing and developing people and teams.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with MS Office applications.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical documents and technical reports.
• Effective listening and communication skills, with the capability to vary and combine

leadership/communication styles based on the needs of the audience.

• Strong knowledge of Good Documentation (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing (GMP) Practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the training and development of employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and adjust priorities, as necessary.
• .Demonstrated experience in performing product and/or process investigations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to perform a physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of vaccination required

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location