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The Shift Supervisor/Manager leads and drives the execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).  The Shift Supervisor/Manager is responsible for management of group whose primary focus is on execution of manufacturing processes, technical assessment of processes, maintaining a culture of compliance, innovation, and within their functional group.  The Shift Supervisor/Manger is required to guide the personnel in their group with knowledge and technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct oversight of the execution of manufacturing unit operations. These operations include but are not limited to the use of the following equipment and or systems: i.e., CIP systems, bioreactors, chromatography systems, media/buffer preparation equipment etc.), process automation systems (i.e., Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and supporting business systems (i.e., SAP. Trackwise, Maximo etc.).
• Drives right first time (RFT) execution of manufacturing unit operations by providing direct training, guidance, and problem solving on the floor in real time.
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of Standard Work in all functional areas.
• Takes an active role in selecting and developing the team. This includes leveraging both internal and external relationships to build the best team possible.
• Takes an active role in developing less experienced Technical Leads.
• Ensures team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures daily work coordination and distribution as demanded through the manufacturing schedule.
• Is responsible for maintaining schedule adherence and cycle time. Report variances and communicates impact to cross functional groups.
• Manage daily communication to shift personnel. Supports and drives shift huddles and functional team meetings. Provides shift handover and Tier communication working with other shift team members.
• Ensures oversight for critical operations through systematic walk down and checks of equipment and functional areas prior to execution. Review critical attributes and drive decisions
• Act as an area/system owner – a point of contact for all work to be carried out for the area over assigned shift. Build partnership with Manufacturing Operational Engineer to ensure daily data review and trends accomplished.
• Provide critical communications upwards, downwards and across as deemed fit.
• Manage decisions– acquire feedback, input, and consult as required.
• Ensure shift notes communication is complete and accurate. Provide critical update summary to the staff for all safety incidents and significant process deviations.
• Manages performance of direct reports. Provide coaching, mentoring and development of staff. Conducts performance reviews and provides meaningful and actionable feedback for staff growth and development. Executes all phases of the performance review process with diligence and on time.
• Drives continuous improvements through staff engagement.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead manufacturing operations teams to achieve objectives. Acts to promote a productive and cooperative climate. Helps to promote team effectiveness by engaging in a trusting, supportive partnership with others. Encourages or facilitates a beneficial resolution of purpose. Resolve conflicts in a constructive manner that allows win/win solution.
• Effectively controls the controllable expenses (OT, Supplies, T&E) within their influence.
• Owns and executes OpEx initiatives including 5S.
• Owns all level 3 investigations occurring on their shift as Lead Investigator.
• Participates as a team member on level 1 and 2 investigations driving and executing appropriate CAPAs.
• Acts as the emergency lead for functional area while on shift.
• Provides direct audit support.
• Acts as a consultant to project teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is highly desired
• 6+ years of direct biologic manufacturing experience, with 2+ years of previous supervisory experience demonstrating proficiency in selection of team and management of personnel highly desired
• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs and their application within a regulatory environment
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process generally obtained through participation in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, and manufacturing support
• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment
• Effective communication and technical writing skills

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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