Supervisor Production

The Hot Products API Production Supervisor position is responsible for the operations of the Cyclotrons in building 700 and 800 of the Marland Heights facility. A Supervisor of Production at our Maryland Heights facility is responsible for ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective communication cross-functionally and within his/her team while ensuring information is timely, clear, and accurate. By coaching and developing his/her team to High Performance, he/she will foster a culture of team ownership that ensure compliance with all Corporate and Local policies, procedures, and regulations.
A Cyclotron Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and performance of cyclotron systems used in the production of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.

Work Schedule:
The standard shift hours covered by this position are Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm with overtime as required to ensure timely release of products. Hours are subject to change. On call weekend and night coverage, rotated with other factory leadership, is a necessity due to the 24/7 operations of the API Factory.

• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Supervise the daily operation of the cyclotron to ensure safe and efficient production of radioisotopes.
• Manage beam time schedules and maintenance windows.
• Ensure proper coverage of production and support process improvements.
• Ensure accountability, transparency, and effective communication cross-functionally and within the team while guaranteeing information is timely, clear, and accurate.
• Review and approve weekly departmental schedules and maintenance activities; work with multiple departments to ensure efficient scheduling and planning in order to meet the production plans.
• Ensure appropriate communication on production and project related matters with area management in a timely manner.
• Coach and develop the team to High Performance while fostering a culture of team ownership.
• Author, approve, and/or review controlled document changes, quality and safety exceptions, and investigation reports.
• Ensure all employees are in compliance with all policies, procedures, and site/company regulations.
• Set clear vision by ensuring goals and objectives are aligned with site strategies through performance management for each team member.
• Exhibit accountability and responsibility for an area or process in order to affect change and lead efforts and ideas to completion.
• Provide input on equipment installation, start-up, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development; eliminate roadblocks in order for the team to move forward.
• Supply the highest level of internal and external customer service while having the ability to diplomatically challenge established procedures and systems.
• Understand and provide education and feedback to team regarding business and financial impact of decisions/actions.
• Lead and/or support all investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, Root Cause Analyses, and customer complaints at the appropriate level with complete and comprehensive detail.
• Manage the department's overtime and ensure that all payroll exception reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Lead team in continuous improvement activities and take control when faced with adversity while incorporating team input.
• Measure and communicate team's progress against individual, team, site goals, and KPIs.
• Communicates issues appropriately utilizing the area's escalation plan.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required. Work experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Ten or more years of relevant work experience required, preferably in manufacturing.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience required.
• Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Coaching & Implementing Autonomous Maintenance activities preferred.
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures required.
• Prior experience leading projects and/or being a core team, member preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.