Shift Supervisor - Epping at Aspen Pharma Group

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary):

• Manage the operational activities of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s) manufacturing according to the production plan and in accordance with the applicable quality management system requirements.
• Ensure that the product produced, in the production facility, conforms to the relevant quality and standards as they relate to customer demands and criteria, GMP, training, and OHSE matters.
• Optimise systems, processes, and procedures and ensure that plant resources are utilized effectively and efficiently
• Effectively and efficiently manage staff and handling of conflict
• Maintain GMP in the area with particular attention to documentation control, ERP, and general housekeeping
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for operational management and measurement
• Comply with GMP requirements as outlined by Company SOP’s and written instructions in all tasks and activities
• Adhere to all Company OHSE rules and regulations
• Management of the company’s fire team
• Responsible for fire team training 
• Responsible for management of the site after hours
• Must be able to work shifts 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary):

• Must be organized, hands-on, disciplined, and honest
• Must show good leadership skills and have an eye for detail and accuracy 
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure in a highly regulated environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Physical Science as subjects
• A desirable qualification encompasses a National Diploma and/or Btech in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a comparable qualification compliant with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
• Must have 5 years of relevant experience in a chemical/pharmaceutical/manufacturing environment
• Experience in supervisory or leadership position would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice) pertaining to the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s)
• Be trained as a fire fighter and take responsibility for fire training and an integral part of the emergency response team.