West Pharmaceutical Services · 11 hours ago
Supervisor, 2nd Shift Routine Testing
US Pennsylvania Exton
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is dedicated to improving patient lives and has a significant history in the healthcare industry. The Supervisor for the 2nd Shift Routine Testing will manage the operations of the GMP testing group, ensuring safety, compliance, and productivity while supervising team members and coordinating with other management.
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Responsibilities
Supervise the day-to-day activities which includes resource management (labor, materials, equipment, etc.), Deviation Management, Due date compliance, Time Tracking Compliance, Performance Reviews. Mentor team
Work directly with 1st shift management to ensure communication and cohesion of testing activities, instrumentation troubleshooting, and alignment. This is fundamental to the responsibility of the 2nd shift supervisor
Knowledge and understanding of the following techniques and capabilities: Container closure integrity testing (including Helium leak, Vacuum Decay, headspace, Dye Ingress, USP 382), Particle testing (Clemex, ISO Cleanroom requirements, Light Obscuration, Microscopy), HPLC/GC/IC, Routine P&P testing, Method validation and Instrument qualifications
Assist 2nd Shift, CCI and P&P Manager with management and allocation of resources and assignments
Assure that analysts have been adequately trained for their role
Review and release final reporting to internal and external customers as it pertains to the group. Communicate updates for all projects timely
Follow required cGMP regulations and assure compliance per internal QA procedures
Supervise and approve laboratory quality investigations to support internal and external customers
Manage the development and validation of numerous analytical techniques
Implement continuous improvement/lean activities and events for the group
Write, review, and approve documents (Investigations, Work Instructions, SOP’s, etc.)
Support internal and external audits
Hire new employees ensuring that their qualification and skills set fit with the needs of the individual role
Independently drive projects from initiation through completion
Lead communication with internal and external customers
Provide direction to his/her group and assist in providing systems and direction to control costs, reduce risks and improve productivity
Assure Safety procedures are followed and identify any safety risks with preventative action
Maintain cognizance of current validation requirements
Work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Other duties as assigned
Lead executive and technical parts of projects/ programs related to the implementation of new technologies
Guiding or technically supporting customer audits in the testing laboratory area
Maintains current knowledge of best practices and developments in document management technologies and techniques through participation in professional organizations or conferences, attendance at meetings or workshops, participation in educational programs, and discussions with colleagues
Always complies with the company’s safety and quality policies, including proper handling of biohazard materials and components
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in chemistry or closely related field
Minimum 5 Years of experience of management experience, GMP testing, analytical testing and instrumentation
Supervise the day-to-day activities which includes resource management (labor, materials, equipment, etc.), Deviation Management, Due date compliance, Time Tracking Compliance, Performance Reviews. Mentor team
Work directly with 1st shift management to ensure communication and cohesion of testing activities, instrumentation troubleshooting, and alignment. This is fundamental to the responsibility of the 2nd shift supervisor
Knowledge and understanding of the following techniques and capabilities: Container closure integrity testing (including Helium leak, Vacuum Decay, headspace, Dye Ingress, USP 382), Particle testing (Clemex, ISO Cleanroom requirements, Light Obscuration, Microscopy), HPLC/GC/IC, Routine P&P testing, Method validation and Instrument qualifications
Assist 2nd Shift, CCI and P&P Manager with management and allocation of resources and assignments
Assure that analysts have been adequately trained for their role
Review and release final reporting to internal and external customers as it pertains to the group. Communicate updates for all projects timely
Follow required cGMP regulations and assure compliance per internal QA procedures
Supervise and approve laboratory quality investigations to support internal and external customers
Manage the development and validation of numerous analytical techniques
Implement continuous improvement/lean activities and events for the group
Write, review, and approve documents (Investigations, Work Instructions, SOP's, etc.)
Support internal and external audits
Hire new employees ensuring that their qualification and skills set fit with the needs of the individual role
Independently drive projects from initiation through completion
Lead communication with internal and external customers
Provide direction to his/her group and assist in providing systems and direction to control costs, reduce risks and improve productivity
Assure Safety procedures are followed and identify any safety risks with preventative action
Maintain cognizance of current validation requirements
Work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites
If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet
The ability to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions as required
Handling of biohazard material and components
Preferred
Awareness and understanding of the following (all skills not mandatory but preferred): Particle Testing (Clemex), Container closure integrity, Product and Performance (Physicals) testing, HPLC/GC/IC, Method development and validation, cGMP, FDA, ISO etc. regulations and requirements, Basic statistical analysis
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
Able to follow directions, prioritize tasks, and work independently
Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools and capable to learn other software programs
Able to review regulatory code and learn safety standards
Occasionally come in earlier than their normal evening start time
Benefits
Benefit programs
Health of our team members and their families
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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