Supervisor, Production Operations - Jobs in North York, ON

Job Description

About Apotex Inc.Apotex Inc. is a proudly Canadian, global pharmaceutical company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 8,000 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex Inc. exports to more than 100 countries and territories and operates in more than 45 countries, with a significant presence in Canada, the US, Mexico, and India. Through vertical integration, Apotex is comprised of multiple divisions and affiliates including Apotex Inc., focused on generics; Apobiologix, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on biosimilar development; Aveva, an affiliate of Apotex Inc. fully integrated global developer and manufacturer of complete transdermal solutions; Apotex Consumer Products, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on brand name products; and Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (GAPI), a division of Apotex Inc. focused on the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for Apotex and third parties. For more information visit: www.apotex.com.Job SummaryAs the Production Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for all aspects of a specific business unit within a Solid Dose Production facility, including ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with Safe Work Practices, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies. As part of the Production leadership team, your 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.

• Please note this role has a continental 8-hour shift rotation of nights, afternoons and days

Job Responsibilities

• Provide results oriented leadership that drives continuous improvement consistent with the Operations Strategic Plan and the Production Game Plan.
• Coordinate, assign and supervise all production activities and outcomes for area of responsibility to ensure production schedule/agreed upon goals and objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance of your team with safety and employment policies.
• Develop systems and metrics to measure and evaluate both productivity and individual performance and contribution on an on-going basis to guide the initiation and execution of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide strong leadership to the team that fosters personal development, interaction and participation, including mentorship.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with the key business partners within and outside of Production.
• Provide recommendations to the next level of management regarding procedural and organizational changes.
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment.
• Ensure employees participate/receive all relevant training within required timeframes.
• Act as a specialized manufacturing resource to Senior Management to support resolution of complex issues.
• 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.
• Represent the interests of Production Operations in the absence of the department Manager.

Job Requirements

• Three to five years supervisory experience preferred.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Sciences, Engineering or equivalent education.
• Previous experience in the Food, Consumer Packaged Goods or Pharmaceutical industry an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in approachability, dealing with direct reports, managing diversity, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance.
• Intermediate to advanced level proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with exposure to SAP or other ERPs.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment, on rotating shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others.
• Proven experience in systematic problem solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.Quick Apply

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