Manufacturing Supervisor (Pharmaceutical)

Bausch Health Canada is the international head office of Bausch Health Companies, one of the fastest growing international pharmaceutical companies dedicated to bringing quality health and wellness products to all Canadians.  Our team manufactures and markets a wide variety of pharmaceutical and health products that are distributed in pharmacies, healthcare practices and hospitals across the country. At Bausch Health, we invest in our employees and we believe in the importance of cultivating performance and outdoing ourselves in finding new and better solutions with the aim of responding innovatively and effectively to current needs.

Position:         Supervisor, Manufacturing                                                  

Department:    Production/Packaging

Shift:                Monday - Friday 7:30 - 16:00 (Flexibility required for rotation shift based on business needs 06:30 - 15:00 and 14:30 - 23:00 )

Reporting to the Manager of Manufacturing, you will be responsible for the supervision of manufacturing employees and ensuring productivity quotas are met within a safe environment, while complying with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary planning, organization, and coordination of manufacturing activities to effectively drive packagin/NHP operations.
• Assist in the development and planning of all long-term packaging/NHP processes and schedules.
• Lead, develop and coach your team to high performance levels.
• Address performance problems and issues promptly and recognize individual and team successes.
• Provide job specific training to manufacturing employees, verify training records are up to date and accurate, and ensure all training requirements are compliant with cGMP and Safety regulations.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to manufacturing operators to ensure the effective and timely troubleshooting of processes and equipment.
• Assist and support the development of continuous improvement strategies and cost reduction measures.
• Assist in the investigation process.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical, food or regulated manufacturing industry is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related field is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Knowledge: 

• Working knowledge of the associated regulations that govern the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP documentation.

Competencies:

• Leadership skills which include people development, conflict resolution, and collaborative decision making.
• Planning and organizational skills with high process-orientation. 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and to redirect priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively across all levels across the organization.
• Solid verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to supervise with a “Safety First” attitude.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP/GLIMS literacy is an asset).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities
• Keen attention to detail.

Why Bausch Health?

Bausch Health is a dynamic, growing company with a dedicated team committed to excellence and to helping Canadians by providing them with important, high-quality healthcare solutions. It is a progressive, exciting place to work where opportunities abound for current and new employees to help make a difference for Canadians.

We strongly believe the success of Bausch Health coincides with the achievement of personal and professional goals. We are a progressive, exciting place to work – where opportunities abound for new and current employees.

Our team members work in a dynamic environment where professional and personal growth is encouraged. You have the satisfaction of knowing that you are working with dedicated individuals who share a common vision of innovation and an unrelenting focus on improving people’s lives with our health care products.

Bausch Health accomplishes its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness by simultaneously nurturing the diversity of thinking, ideas and outlook that already exists among our employees. Through consistent and aggressive efforts, we attract, develop and retain talented people with a variety of perspectives from all backgrounds and cultures. Working in an environment that enables them to apply their collective talents to our shared principles and commitments will enable us to deliver the greatest value to our customers and the patients we serve.

By cultivating a winning attitude, we empower employees to seize opportunities that support the company’s mission to improve people’s lives.

What we have to offer our employees in our state-of-the-art Steinbach manufacturing site:

• Annual Bonus Plan
• Insurance coverage (Medical – Dental – Vision – Short & Long-Term Disability – Life – AD&D)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Gym on site
• Tuition Reimbursement
• INSPIRE: Employee Recognition Program
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Program
• Top Up Maternity Leave
• Full-service Cafeteria - Free coffee & tea
• Free parking

The masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness. Bausch Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.