Production Supervisor

Job Description Summary

Lonza Pharma & Biotech is currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team in Bend, OR.

 

The role of the Production Supervisor is to build and develop a team that is able to successfully execute and achieve results aligned with customer and business expectations.  This is a great opportunity to lead a team that produces life-saving and life enhancing pharmaceuticals.  This position offers an opportunity for continued advancement as a leader.

 

As leaders, Production Supervisor's are responsible for fostering a work environment that is safe, positive, supportive, open and empowering, so that all individuals feel a sense of purpose and belonging. Supervisors must be present and engaging on the floor; reinforcing values and promoting the transfer of knowledge through coaching, immediate feedback and sharing of experiences.  Supervisors must lead by example; imbedding values of safety, quality, compliance and integrity into their teams in order to impart a sense of ownership and pride across all levels.

 

As a Production Supervisor for Lonza, you will:

• Be accountable for the safe, compliant and timely execution of all activities during daily production
• Be responsible for delegation of tasks, based upon each individual’s knowledge and level of experience, in order to meet the production schedule and support reaching excellence through error reduction
• Have strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Provide an appropriate level of knowledge and experience to facilitate a questioning, yet trusting, attitude
• Ensure your team is being provided with the necessary, and accurate, information to make a well-informed and holistic decision

 

NOTE:  This is end of the week night shift (D Shift).  D shift is Wednesday – Saturday with every other Wednesday off.

 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. College degree preferred.
• Must have supervisory experience
• Strong GMP or solid dosage experience is preferred

• Good standards of literacy and numeracy
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedure
• Computer and documentation skills
• Solid reading and writing skills
• Learning ability
• Problem solving, prioritizing, & multi-tasking ability
• Must be able to work nights

 

Environmental/Physical demands:

• Lift 25 pounds above head while working
• Lift 50 pounds from floor
• Perform cleaning with 20 foot wand above head height
• Wear powered air purifying respirator and coveralls
• Move 600 pound barrel with cart
• Manually manipulate drums onto carts and pallets
• Lift awkward 30 pound bags into elevated position
• Manually manipulate small parts
• Climb up and down ladders
• Stand during most of employees shift

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.