Supervisor, Production Operations

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

For more information visit:   www.apotex.com .

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Production Operations is 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, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.  As part of the Production 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

• Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.

• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.

• Provide results oriented leadership that drives continuous improvement consistent with the Operations Strategic Plan and the Production Game Plan

• Co-ordinate, assign and supervise all production activities and outcomes for area of responsibility to ensure production schedule/agreed upon goals and objectives are met.

• Recruit, train, develop and manage effectively the ongoing performance of all direct reports, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Ensuring their Job Descriptions are reviewed, signed and sent to Employee Services, annually,

• Reviewing and updating employee development plans, ensuring that all employees are properly trained and qualified to execute their duties,

• Providing coaching, feedback and recognition,

• Responsible to ensure compliance of team members (direct reports) with Safety and Employment policies (e.g., Respect in the Workplace – Prevention of Violence and/or Harassment).

• 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 Operations Strategic Plan and Production Game Plan.

• Provide strong leadership to the team that fosters personal development, interaction and participation.

• Provide leadership as a member of the Production leadership team, building and maintaining positive relationships with the key business partners within and outside of Production (e.g. Production Maintenance, other Production departments (Compounding, Dosing, Coating, etc), Logistics, QA, Validation, Formulations, Human Resources, etc.)

• 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.

• 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).

• Provide recommendations to the next level of management regarding procedural and organizational changes.

• Evaluate the individual performance and contribution of all direct reports on an on-going basis and establish developmental plans in conjunction with individuals where required.  Ensure employees participate/receive all relevant training within required timeframes.

• 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.

• Ensures their team is aligned to all departmental and corporate strategic initiatives.

• Acts as a specialized manufacturing resource to senior management to support resolution of complex issues.

• Represent the interests of Production Operations in the absence of the department manager.

19. All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate  from a university, college or technical institute in a science related to the work being carried out

• Three to five years supervisory experience preferred

• Demonstrated leadership experience particularly in the areas of approachability, dealing with direct reports, managing diversity, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance

• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs and exposure to SAP or other ERPs

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to work within a team environment (as part of a team) as demonstrated through previous work experience.

• Previous experience in the Food, Consumer Packaged Goods or Pharmaceutical industry an asset

• 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 a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer 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.

The hiring range for this position is $83,958.00 - $116,377.00 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary.  Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.