Production Supervisor

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the oligonucleotide manufacturing operation and implementation of activities to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Perform activities in concordance with FDA-QMS/QSR and ISO-9001 standards; ensure

compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. Select, develop, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Plan and administer procedures and budget, serve as a manufacturing representative and technical expert. This position is full time onsite in Louisville KY, Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, with overtime as needed.

Shift Responsibilities In Chronological Order

• Arrives 30 minutes prior to standard shift to receive information from previous shift’s Lead Technician as well as information important to communicate to upcoming shift as per formal communication plan.
• Reviews received information on important orders and personnel updates from area-specific management; this information should be expected from each area daily.
• Lead Performance dialogs to ensure proper communication between departments, accountability with regard to KPIs, checks on health of all technicians, and takes attendance for shift.
• Carries out all General Responsibilities.
• Complete walkthrough of all areas confirming areas are picked up for the next shift and check for completion of check out responsibilities.
• Plans to spend final 15-30 minutes of standard shift with the following Shift Lead Technician to allow for proper shift handover and to write a shift transfer including said information.
  
  
  

General Daily Responsibilities

• Manages overall shift production activities; ensures production schedule adherence and daily product flows for all of production
• Reviews all WIP levels on shift and leads efforts to ensure all product due for the day is shipped
• Delegates tasks and is in control of execution of tasks
• Sets daily production targets with team members (Min/Max expectations)
• Leads initial troubleshooting and follows escalation policy militantly to process owners for items that are high risk to safety, quality, or schedule as per set standards (as per formal escalation policy).
• Receives feedback from Production Manager and Head of Process Development for daily priority items
• Assigns shift members to workstations in order to best support shift schedule.
• Leads incident investigations that occur on shift and ensures all paperwork/escalations are completed prior to shift completion
• Escalates performance and/or attendance concerns
  
  
  

General Overall Responsibilities

• Perform monthly cross-training to continue learning more about overall production
• Suggest improvements and helps execute
• Leads operator skills matrix for all lab members on shift. Ensure trainings necessary trainings are completed.
• Works within the team and in coordination with management to determine deficiencies in training.
• Trained as a trainer in 5S and lead initiatives for employees to own areas and improve 5S status of lab
• Leads execution of Red Folder project daily milestones and reports on status daily to process owner
• Completes daily shift handover documentation and KPI metrics. Completes escalation above set threshold values (i.e. failures, critical equipment down, etc.)
• Keeps sensitive information confidential.
• Strictly adhere to company health, safety and regulatory policies, including correct handling of Hazardous Materials and wearing proper PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Be prepared to work overtime on any shift or weekends if requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related area of science.
• Proven ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform under pressure of a fast paced production environment
• Must be highly motivated, organized, effective and flexible.
• PC-based computer literacy, including in Microsoft Windows, Excel Word and internal lab applications (E2, LIMS).
• Proven ability to work well with a team with little supervision.
• At least 2 years of lab experience
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficient in working with general laboratory equipment.
• Proficient in working with Hazardous Chemicals.
• Annual RCRA/HAZWOPPER awareness training
• High work standards.
  
  
  

Preferences

• Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment.
• Previous leadership experience, proficient in at least 50% of lab processes
• Previous training experience and must be able to lift 35+ pounds
• Previous SOP documentation experience
  
  
  

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
  
  
  

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.