Shift Supervisor, Weekend

Novartis ACCabout 2 months ago
Indianapolis, IN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Isotope Shift Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the production team, directing and managing manufacturing operations to deliver high quality isotope products in a safe, compliant, efficient and cost‐effective manner. This role ensures all manufacturing operations within scope comply with HSE and GMP regulations.

Location: Indianapolis
Schedule: Weekend days, 12 hours

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the shop floor achieves targets for Quality, Safety, and Productivity (production throughput times and batch record review).
  • Lead and facilitate shop floor meetings, adjust schedules and personnel to properly staff the modules as needed.
  • Maintain an "audit ready" shop floor; assist with internal pre‐audit walkthroughs, CGMP housekeeping and general organization of manufacturing spaces.
  • Maintain a daily physical presence with direct reports on and off the shop floor to supervise, coach, and support.
  • Ensure Associates demonstrate proper aseptic techniques and behaviors.
  • Possess basic technical knowledge and background on multi‐product processes.
  • Proficient in production IT systems such as SAP, LIMS, and MES.
  • Responsible for training of all direct reports, including on‐time completion of required training curriculum comprised of global and local SOPs.
  • Adhere to SOPs, cGMPs, and safety rules; ensure Associates execute tasks per approved policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate, monitor, and improve production processes with a Quality and Continuous Improvement mindset.
  • Work with the team to resolve and implement Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions (CAPAs).
  • Support Associates through one-on-one discussions and periodic check-ins to achieve annual objectives and development opportunities.
  • Manage disciplinary actions (including PiPs) with direct reports.
  • Participate in hiring strategy.
  • Compile area metrics, reports, and performance levels as required; draft and deliver reports to higher level management.

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of cGMP manufacturing experience; cell culture/cell therapy preferred.
  • Proven process understanding (Pharma, cGMP, Regulatory Aspects).
  • Project management, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience is a plus.
  • Contribute to site Manufacturing financial/business goals.
  • Maximize quality and process improvements.
  • Minimize rejected patient lots, media, and write-offs.
  • Bachelor's degree required or 3-5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • 1-2 years of experience in a Lead or Supervisory role, with focus on ensuring training and process compliance during daily operations.

Benefits & Perks

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Required Skills

Training Management
Team Leadership
SAP
Operational Excellence
Safety Compliance
LIMS
Process Improvement
MES
cGMP manufacturing