Sr. Supervisor, Operations CAR-T

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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We are searching for the best talent for a Sr. Supervisor, Operations CAR-T to join our team in Raritan, NJ.

Summary:

The Sr. Supervisor is an exempt-level position within Operations responsible for directing the daily production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. Their job duties will be performed within a team-based environment. This role will support the Monday-Friday 2nd shift schedule 4:00pm-12:30am.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide oversight for off-shift manufacturing activities within one or multiple unit operations in the CAR-T process.

• Lead daily shift operations meetings (Tier Meeting) where you would assign individuals their daily production task to complete and ensure compliance and successful completion of work-related tasks.

• Work closely with operations personnel on the production floor to provide clear guidance and perform production tasks as needed to help the team, in a manner consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and cGMP requirements.

• Support manufacturing investigations and the implementation of subsequent corrective actions.

• Work with Process Area Owners to help oversee the development of production personnel, provide input on personnel performance.

• Build positive relationships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of daily production tasks and work as part of a cross-functional team to address production issues as the first point of contact for operators on the production floor.

• Support the development of manufacturing processes and work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within cell therapy Operations.

• Participate in various department projects and handle challenging priorities in a fast paced and dynamic environment

• Support the growth and development of supervisors and operations personnel within the Value Stream through coaching, hiring support, performance management, and talent development.

• Maintain a state of permanent inspection readiness and actively support internal and regulatory inspections.

• Supports the operational unit assigned as a process subject matter expert in addition being able to fully support the Functional Area Manager as a delegate in decision making for the operational unit.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a focus in Science or Engineering.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

• Extensive experience managing direct reports and/or teams.

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written), strong communication skills, and the ability to influence in all directions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred:

• Experience working in sterile biological and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

• Operational Excellence and/or Lean Manufacturing experience, training, or certification.

• Experience with electronic batch records.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Other:

• This role may require up to 10% domestic or international travel.

• This role is expected to be on site 5 days per week with no remote work opportunities.

• Ability to accommodate shift work (including evenings/weekends) and unplanned overtime with little to no notice as required by manufacturing operations.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Business Behavior, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Data Analysis, Developing Others, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Standards, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Supervision

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits