Production Supervisor

For one of our main clients, a Worldwide Biotech company, we are currently looking for a Production Supervisor based in the center of Switzerland.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead and oversee a team of Manufacturing Technicians, coordinate shift tasks, and ensure a commitment to cGMP compliance and safety procedures. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining updated manufacturing documentation and serve as a system expert, leading technical issue resolution and troubleshooting while actively representing Manufacturing (MFG) in cross-functional teams. Additionally, you will be responsible for the management and development of your direct reports.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Collaboratively schedule and direct daily manufacturing activities, promptly communicating scheduling changes and addressing issues with your team and management.
2. Execute manufacturing activities in strict accordance with cGMP standards, ensuring the successful completion of batch execution. You will evaluate test results, identify and resolve issues, and expertly troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, including analytical instruments, providing recommendations for resolution.
3. Prioritize diversity and inclusivity while hiring and developing a high-performing team, with a strong focus on promoting shared values and culture.
4. Establish goals and development plans for employees, nurturing their professional growth.
5. Provide comprehensive training to Manufacturing Technicians, encompassing process activities, safety procedures, and cGMP requirements.
6. Supervise validation activities, ensuring the proper and timely execution of validation protocols within your designated areas.
7. Foster seamless collaboration by coordinating manufacturing activities with other departments and sites, maintaining open communication with production schedulers, and closely collaborating with quality assurance, materials management, manufacturing science, validation, facilities, process engineering, and more.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Hold a BS degree in Biotech or Pharmaceutical Science.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of solid practical experience with similar responsibilities, in pharmaceutical processing within a manufacturing or process development environment, particularly in the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of cGMPs and a deep understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical production processes and unit operations.
• Managerial experience is essential.
• Display moderate to advanced knowledge of various processing equipment.
• Familiar with engineering and scientific principles relevant to your areas of responsibility.
• Effective communication skills suitable for engaging with individuals at all levels.
• Languages: English Fluent, German a strong plus.