Job Description

General information

Reference

2023-1313

Position description

Job Title

Production Supervisor II

Company Details

Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.

Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

The company has an opening at its sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario for a Production Supervisor II

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor II is accountable to the Production Manager for the operation of the shift through its material flow, human resources, documentation flow and training. This includes employees\xe2\x80\x99 performance, efficient equipment operation, and in-process IPQC testing to meet the Company\xe2\x80\x99s objectives and in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturers Practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift changeover by ensuring:

o Machinery and human resources are optimal and report any deficiencies in a timely fashion. o Availability of components and supplies. o The area is clean and organized.

• Maintains a visible presence on the production floor and resolves issues related to production/output.
• Monitors job duties to ensure that all pertinent SOP\xe2\x80\x99s are followed and all activities are documented properly.
• Issues, investigates and rectifies Quality Assurance deviations, including:

o Revising departmental SOPs and other GMP documents. o Fixing documentation errors and coaching related operators on documentation practices.

• Maintains a high degree of co-operation with other departments and participate in cross-departmental activities.
• Acts as a resource to educate and train direct reports on the Safety Program. Holds employees accountable for following safety rules / regulations.
• In conjunction with Production Managers and Human Resources Department, conduct Employee Relations activities such as: completion of employee performance reviews, carrying out performance improvement initiatives and guiding employee improvement action plans, recommend and administer disciplinary action, and guide conflict resolution by investigating employee complaints and initiating suitable resolution.
• Coordinates new employee training and other training requirements of production staff through identifying training gaps and initiating cross training plans.
• Drives GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
• Completes Batch Record Reviews and daily shift reports for output, efficiency, downtime and other required matrix.
• Models the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Shift - Weekend Night Shift
Education

• Degree in a related discipline such as Science or Engineering.
• Formal Management or Professional Studies/Training or Certification would be an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related environment with a combined minimum of 1 year of management experience.
• Demonstrated people management and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and other Employment related legislation such as Employment Standards Act.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make recommendations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities with minimal direction.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to delegate and to work within interdepartmental teams.
• Excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to attend all shifts.

What we offer

• Excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Bonus and reward programs
• Discounted gym memberships
• Programs supporting work life balance
• Employee recognition program
• Professional and personal development programs
• Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment Fraud \xe2\x80\x93 please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.
Internal Job Posting Grade 10. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is March 5, 2023.

Contract type

Permanent

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

3- Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Position location

Job location

North America, Canada, Cambridge