Title: Supervisor, Chemical/Pharmaceutical Operations (Processing)
Location: Indiana-Indianapolis-Indiana - FIELD Indianapolis
Job Number: 15001244
JOB TITLE:
Supervisor, Chemical/Pharmaceutical Operations (Processing)
At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.
Function:
Manufacturing
Family:
Chemical/ Pharmaceutical Ops
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Cardinal Health has recently announced the startup of a new sterile facility in Indianapolis, IN, partnering with a Global leader in Specialty Medicine, to launch a new drug into the US market. In building this organization, we’re looking for exceptional talent.
What Chemical/ Pharmaceutical Ops contributes to Cardinal Health
Operates automatic and manual manufacturing and chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures. Performs a variety of tasks related to the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products. Handles raw materials and intermediate or finished products. Mixes compound ingredients for liquid products, suspensions, ointments, mixes, or blends for tablet granulations and capsule powders. May perform general maintenance as required on pumps, homogenizers, filter presses, tablet compression machines, etc. Performs standard operating procedures to meet current good manufacturing practices (GMP). Maintains records as required. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Supervisor, Chemical/Pharmaceutical Operations (Processing) reports to the Manager of Production
Performs and leads a variety of tasks related to the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products. Handles raw materials and intermediate or finished products. Performs standard operating procedures to meet current good manufacturing practices (GMP) and maintains records as required. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Qualifications:
What is expected of you and others at this level in Manufacturing for functional success:
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Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Has in-depth knowledge of work processes and tools within own area
• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area
• Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, by carefully weighing pros and cons and acting for the benefit of the work team; coaches/supports subordinates in their decision-making efforts
• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct
• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans
• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area
• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals
• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style
• Assists work team in the achievement of goals/ commitments; achieves own goals/commitments regardless of obstacles
• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area
• Is aware of internal/external business issues
• Identifies specific opportunities for long-term change within own work team or product/service
• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements
• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others
• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes
• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence
• Actively builds relationships across functions/businesses that bring value to the company, encouraging the participation and perspectives of all team members, regardless of background; mentors and empowers others to achieve success
• Effectively listens to and explains difficult issues to reach shared understanding and build alignment
Accountabilities in this role:
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This position plays a key role in the Technology Transfer by directly supporting the manufacturing equipment IOQ, as well as participating into the production of test and registration batches as needed
• Supervises
department operations and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peer customers and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involves resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved
• Performs other duties as needed
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related science field.
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At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience working with 21 CFR
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Understand the Validation and Technology Transfer process and have experience with writing procedures/ reports and execution of laboratory test.
Must work well with others and understand how to be successful in a Team environment.
Must be detail oriented, organized, able to multi-task, a self-starter, and self-motivated.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and possess strong technical writing skills.
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Demonstrated success in managing people and leading a team
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Strong communication skills
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Travel:
0%-10% overnight travel