YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Superintendent Manufacturing, are to:

• Provide technical and non-technical leadership and supervision to all aspects of the manufacturing and/or packaging process;
• Manage technical interface and production issues in support of the Department goals and objectives;
• Serve as manufacturing technical liaison with various staff groups (i.e. Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Development, and Process Technology);
• Supervise multi-skilled personnel as assigned, to ensure that performance meets established safety, quality/Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), quantity and cost standards;
• Manage operations within budgetary and headcount commitments;
• Make recommendations according to the business operating climate;
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory practices;
• Review cost reduction programs with respect to waste and other inefficiencies. Evaluate equipment needs and methods changes;
• Be responsible for recommending operational procedural changes;
• Work with staff groups, such as Process Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering/Maintenance, and Production Planning and Inventory Control, and Human Resources to maximize efficiency, performance, and ensure or improve product quality;
• Manage, coordinate and directly supervise non-exempt production resources;
• Supervise supervision/staff to support budget and goals;
• Work in a team-oriented environment with other Supervisors;
• Mentor less experienced supervisors and peers in supervisory and/or technical skills and knowledge.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least eight years of production and supervisory experience in a government regulated industry or Master of Science degree with at least six years' experience as noted above or Ph.D. with at least four years of experience as noted above;
• Formal academic training must be related to the techniques used in the pharmaceutical industry;
• Knowledge of production procedures in a GMP environment;
• Working knowledge of packaging / solid dosage and liquid manufacturing operations for assigned area;
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing procedures and processes gained from direct manufacturing experience;
• Knowledge of operating within budgetary constraints;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with ll levels of personnel (i.e. non-exempt production, site management, etc.) in a clear and concise manner;
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and conflict in a positive manner utilizing appropriate interpersonal skills;
• Provide constructive feedback to direct reports;
• Advanced leadership skills are required to effectively integrate the activities in new production processes;
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering or Science degree;
• Experience in FDA, pharmaceutical industry.