Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor holds overall responsibility for the correct and efficient operation of the production line during his shift. The main function is to meet set production targets with highest quality and highest practicable efficiencies. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled within his Shift

• Participate in Identifying Safety Risks within the operation area and work with the team to minimize its score

• Responsible for production of good quality product

• Ensure the correct raw materials and packaging materials used for production during the shift.

• Ensure sufficient supply of materials to his area in a timely manner where required.

• Supervision of all production dept. activities line operation with good efficiency and labour control.

• Provide guidance to a team of production machine operators and line leader.

• Collate and supply data to facilitate preparation of daily /monthly production and productivity reports.

• Report any machinery malfunctions to Engineering department.

• Monitor the cleanliness and housekeeping of the production areas during the shift.

• Report any GMP deviations during his shift.

• Participate in Investigation and Implementing CAPAs agreed

• Initiate change controls to secure business continuity and Implement action Agreed.

Why You?
This role is on-site. We welcome applicants who bring energy, clear communication and practical leadership.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• B.S of Pharm. Science , Engineering, Chemistry or related field

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a production or supervisory role within the pharmaceutical industry

• In depth working knowledge of processing and packaging.

• Good English & computer

• In depth working knowledge of bottling and canning plant machinery and services

• Good supervision and communication skills

• Ability to train operators and provide them with right direction

• Good knowledge of SAP

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to solve operational problems quickly

• Experience using continuous improvement tools or Lean methods

• Familiarity with data integrity expectations and ALCOA principles

• Hands-on experience coordinating with engineering for breakdowns and maintenance

• Comfortable coaching and developing team members

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Contact information:
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