Supervisor, Packaging

Job Summary

The “Supervisor, Packaging Operations” position is a permanent full-time role, and is intended to train new university graduates into this supervisory role. This is a structured program that will provide on-the-job experience over a 1-2 year period, and then the incumbent will perform the role fully independently. This is a fast-paced, results oriented environment; our ability to deliver high quality medication on time is critical to the well-being of the patients who are depending on us.

The is an on-the-job mentoring program, structured as follows:

Starting in Phase 2, the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of a specific organizational unit within our Solid Dose Packaging facility, including ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with Safe Work Practices, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.  As part of the Packaging leadership team, the main focus is responsibility for day-to-day performance and results, developing systems and measurements to evaluate area performance and employee individual performance and contribution and lead initiatives (e.g. reliability) to facilitate improved productivity

Job Responsibilities

1. Complete each phase of the program successfully, within the timelines described above. Successful completion is obtained when the incumbent can enact the duties of that phase independently, without regular assistance from their mentor.
2. Provide results oriented leadership that drives continuous improvement consistent with the site Work Plan.
3. Co-ordinate, assign and supervise all Packaging activities and outcomes for area of responsibility to ensure Packaging schedule/agreed upon goals and objectives are met.
4. Responsible to ensure compliance of team members (direct reports) with Safety and Employment policies.
5. Develop systems and metrics to measure and evaluate both productivity and individual performance and contribution on an on-going basis. Use systems and metrics to guide the initiation and execution of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives in support of the site Work Plan.
6. Provide leadership to the team that fosters personal development, interaction and participation.
7. Provide leadership as a member of the Packaging leadership team, building and maintaining positive relationships with the key business partners within and outside of Packaging.
8. Ensure department is professional and performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements. Initiate investigations and provide or implement preventive/corrective action for all safety and compliance non-conformances.
9. Responsible and accountable for supervising the team in accordance with Ontario Occupation Health and Safety Act, Apotex Inc Health and Safety policies and Safe Work procedures (SWPs).
10. Provide recommendations to the next level of management regarding procedural and organizational changes.
11. Responsible for the resolution of all employee issues within the department with the involvement of the next level of management and human resources as required.
12. Ensures their team is aligned to all departmental, site and corporate strategic initiatives
13. Acts as a specialized manufacturing resource to senior management to support resolution of complex issues. Represent the interests of Packaging Operations in the absence of the department manager.
14. Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
15. Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
16. Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
17. Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.
18. Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
19. All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Post-secondary degree from a university or college in a science related to the work being carried out (e.g. Engineering, etc.).
    
    
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer savvy with Microsoft Office programs. Exposure to SAP or other ERPs is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented.
• Proven project management skills.  Demonstrated experience in coordinating project activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, building positive and co-operative relationships with peers and other work partners.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Proven experience in systematic problem solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

• Experience

• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred, through a co-op or other work-related experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical, Food, or Consumer Packaged Goods industry is an asset.