Production Supervisor

Job Description

Production Supervisor

• Looking for a different challenge as a Production Supervisor in a growing team?
• Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits
• Location: New Zealand, Wellington - Upper Hutt
• Work with a professional, dedicated and welcoming team
• Upskill and grow in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged
• Join a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation

As a Production Supervisor you will supervise and develop 6 – 10 direct reports and have responsibility for assigned areas of the manufacturing operation to ensure antigen and / or vaccine is produced to required standards to meet customer demand in global markets.

You will be involved in day-to-day operations in multiple areas within the manufacturing department, implementing process improvements, performing deviation investigations, and assisting with the introduction of new products, processes and equipment.

The Production Supervisor sits within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing organization and reports to the area Production Manager.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Schedule and co-ordinate weekly and daily activities and resources to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Perform tasks and processes in production in accordance with SOPs
• Document all tasks in batch records and worksheets in accordance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Perform Supervisor review of SOPs, batch records and other documentation ensuring current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards are maintained, as well as author or review assigned SOPs and documentation in required timeframes.
• Communicate clearly with other members of the Manufacturing Team and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of product, samples and documentation.
• Become a certified Trainer and perform on-the-job training for technicians and new hires in processes, systems, troubleshooting techniques
• Work with the Production Manager to provide coaching, mentoring and conduct performance reviews, implement development plans and manage disciplinary actions for direct reports
• Minimise deviations in the manufacture of product by using knowledge of processes and problem-solving techniques to thoroughly investigate deviations & perform root cause analysis to determine cause of deviations
• Identify and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) to eliminate further deviations occurring.
• Carry out Production Manager responsibilities when Production Manager is absent
• Ensure the highest possible safety standards are met by taking responsibility for own and others’ safety

What You Must have

• Science degree or equivalent (with microbiological or biotechnological component)
• Solid prior manufacturing experience, ideally in a vaccine or pharmaceutical environment, including ‘hands-on’ machine operation
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with the wider site team
• Good Computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word and SAP)
• A keen eye for detail with good data analysis skills
• Evidence of process improvement experience and a working knowledge of aseptic technique is preferred
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated expertise in team building preferred
• Project management skills would be advantageous
• GMP, GDP, GLP or ISO 9000 experience in a production environment would be advantageous

What You Can Expect

• Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation
• Opportunity to upskill and develop in your role
• Work with a passionate and collaborative team
• Opportunity to grow and broaden your production experience in a supervisory role within a growing organization where you can collaborate cross functionally with colleagues with a diverse range of skills and experience

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Requisition ID:R322574