Production Supervisor - Full Time (Pm Shift)

Who We Are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor – Afternoon shift to join the Teva team on a full time basis.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of a specific department at the site, ensuring that all work in the department is performed in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EH&S and policies. The main focus of the role is the daily performance and results of the team, development of measures and systems to manage the shop floor and the evaluation of employee performance. Other activities will include the initiation or participation / leadership in project teams where stretch goals / objectives are required.

Leadership Of Process Execution

• Liaise directly with suppliers on technical issues and procurement of operational supplies.
• Translate production requirements and deliverables into daily work assignments, direct staff in the execution of the work.
• Audit and release manufacturing process stages for further processing.
• Liaise with other internal departments (Site Engineering, Corporate Engineering, Technical Services, and Quality Assurance) to solve production related problems
• Complete and audit production documents, and maintain necessary usage, cleaning and calibration logs.
• Provide results-oriented leadership in the daily execution of the production schedule.
• Support the Idea Management program (timely closure approved ideas)

Safety And Quality Compliance

• Hazard Recognition and Investigation Skills: Identify, prevent, and proactively correct workplace hazards and conditions. Perform incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Responsible for supervising Team Leads, Process Operators and Equipment Cleaners in accordance with the OHSA, Teva EH&S policies and procedures (including WHMIS, PPE etc.)
• May act as the Site “person-in-charge” during off-shifts, assuming all entailed responsibilities
• Maintain the department as a professional pharmaceutical operation, ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EH&S and policies.
• Ensure staff is trained and adhere to Health & Safety procedures, GMP and SOP regulations.
• Investigate all deviations and non-conformances as they happen and provide/implement CAPAs for all quality and safety incidents.

Continuous Improvement (OPEX)

• Monitor the operations for efficiency and process improvement and take corrective action where required.
• Develops / maintain systems and metrics to lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead transformations in key work areas or processes impacting the shop floor
• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives to create cost and process efficiencies

Leadership of Staff

• Evaluate the individual performance and contribution of all direct reports on an on-going basis. Partner with employees to develop plans of development where required.
• Provide a leadership style to the team that encourages pride in work, team participation and personal development; maintain an open-door policy with employees.
• Responsible for the resolution of all employee issues, involving Management and HR where required. Addresses all disciplinary issues in a tactful and timely manner.

Your Experience And Qualifications

• Experience leading a team is a strong asset.
• Three (3) + years’ experience in Production or Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality investigations
• ERP systems (Oracle), Microsoft Office, Trackwise applications, Maintenance Management systems, Automated Time and Attendance (Kronos), Lotus Notes
• University degree in Science, Pharmacy or other specific discipline (Canadian institution or evaluated as Canadian equivalent).
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food Industry is ideal

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.