Group Leader, Operations - PFS - 2nd Shift

Group Leader, Operations - PFS - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Group Leader, Operations - PFS - Monday - Friday: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

Req : 10036

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high‑quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high‑quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Group Leader, Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the necessary leadership to achieve product quality, cost control, cGMP compliance, safety, and the execution of the production schedule to support customer service requirements.

Through leadership, commits to employee feedback and developmental processes. Coordinates all functions and leads Filling, Inspection, and/or Packaging efforts. Oversees the work of other employees, gives direction, and prioritizes work assignments.

• Adheres to all environmental, health, and safety SOPs, policies, and procedures, including any department‑specific requirements.
• Coordinates and oversees daily activities of hourly production staff, providing leadership assistance and necessary coaching.
• Initiates and completes investigative reports for production‑related process deviations.
• Provides phase‑in training for new and existing employees.
• Provides conflict resolution and handles general problems/requests when necessary.
• Evaluates/enforces current practices within areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates orders for production‑related materials.
• Provides problem investigation and resolution. Supports management and engineering projects as assigned.
• Maintains training records for individual departments and production areas.
• May create and run reports on Access, Excel, ISO Train, and Line Management Systems, including tracking line performance.
• Performs inspection processes as necessary based on line/room running (startup samples, House samples, in‑process inspection).
• Must become gown‑qualfied.

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a non‑GMP environment or a minimum of two (2) years of experience within a GMP manufacturing environment. Demonstrated leadership skills or potential leadership abilities in the work. Ability and working knowledge of how to use a computer.
• Associate’s Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a GMP or non‑GMP environment. Demonstrated leadership skills or potential leadership abilities in the work. Ability and working knowledge of how to use a computer.
• Language skills:
  Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, able to interact and coordinate activities across departmental boundaries and at varying levels within the organization.
• Excellent English language comprehension, both written and verbal.
• Mathematical skills:
  Ability to perform mathematical calculations associated with production documentation analysis and problem‑solving.
• Reasoning ability:
  Technically oriented with the ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions.
• Physical demands:
  Lifting and bending requirements possible; candidate should be able to lift 5–40 lbs to support line activities.
• Good visual acuity with or without eyeglasses/contacts (eye exam required).
• Work environment:
  Walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, and sitting. Most time spent performing manual inspection, paperwork, and coordination of line activities.
• Noise levels moderate to high; ear protection may be required in some areas.

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