Job Type
Current Vacancy
WHO WE ARE:
At CPL, we are passionate about pharmaceutical product development and contract manufacturing. Our aim is to be the top choice CDMO in the non-sterile liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical products domain and ultimately bring benefits to the customers using our manufactured products.
For more than 30 years CPL has partnered with the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to provide full-service product development and manufacturing, singularly focused on innovation and efficiency.
We recognize our employees are our number one asset and support their career growth. We also offer a benefits program, deferred profit-sharing plan, paid time off, employee’s assistance program, work/life balance, employee recognition program, on-site parking, discounted gym membership.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Supervises daily manufacturing operations, including overseeing and supporting development/demo, clinical, registration, validation and commercial batches. Fulfills manufacturing schedule requirements, ensuring expected quality standards and labour efficiencies are achieved.
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Supervises packaging operations, including the execution of processes, line trials and packaging validation activities. Fulfills packaging schedule requirements, ensuring expected quality standards and labor efficiencies are achieved.
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Collaborates with HSE Manager and fosters a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, promoting “Safety First” culture and instructions, enforces and evaluated employees under their supervision to work in compliance with established work practices and procedures including providing the necessary PPE required for the activities; ensures workers receive appropriate training and information necessary to conduct their activities in a safe and healthy manner.
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Ensures that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed by manufacturing staff through the effective use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensures all personnel receive and completes GMP and skills training as required.
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Endorses a culture of “Audit Readiness” and drives positive compliance ratings for regulatory, customer and internal audits. Represents the manufacturing team during audits and customer visits.
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Initiates change control, planned deviations and conducts investigations related to non-conformances and customer complaints. Ensures CAPA’s are executed as intended and stimulate an environment where deviations become improved opportunities.
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Reviews and approves Master Manufacturing Work Orders.
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Ensures that executed Manufacturing Work Orders are thoroughly reviewed in an accurate and timely fashion and supports “Right First Time” performance objective.
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Delivers the daily manufacturing and packaging schedules by working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure batches are processed safely and efficiently, in compliance with GMP and SOP’s, meeting customer delivery schedule.
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Maintains all records relevant to equipment, cleaning and processes. Ensuring all manufacturing equipment is maintained properly prior to sue and request repairs by issuing Maintenance Requests and follow up on completion of the requests.
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Leads Continuous Improvement projects to support employee development, increase equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiencies, using methodologies such as LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma.
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Approves and reviews all the entries in Time Management and tracking system.
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Coordinates and optimize team skills, by motivating and coaching the staff.
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Other duties as assigned.
Note – Candidate must have the flexibility for Continental rotating shifts (Mon – Sunday) or 3 shift operations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering (preferably Chemical) related field is a must.
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Ability to qualify for AQPIC certification is highly desirable.
Experience:
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Minimum 6 years work experience in a Supervisory role in a cGMP/pharmaceutical, cosmetic or food production with a good understanding of HPFBI and FDA regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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Proficient in computer systems and good working knowledge with MS Office applications and LEAN manufacturing tools.
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Effective leadership skills including problem solving, innovation, conflict resolution, communication and change management.
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Proven ability to motivate team members and drive growth through innovative and forward-looking mindset.
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High attention to details with excellent time management and organization skills is a must.
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Must be familiar with the OHSA and any regulations under it that apply to the workplace and must have the ability to recognize any actual or potential health and safety hazards in the workplace.
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Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrate competencies in CPL’s core values Excellence, Rigor, Ownership, Integrity, and Agility.
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Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Plant and office conditions, including work with computers.
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Plant presence requires use of protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, lab coat and appropriate footwear, to reduce personal exposure and injury.
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Flexibility in hours of work to address emergency issues outside of normal workday.
CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us.
We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.
