Location: Cambridge, Ontario - Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Night Shift (Sunday to Thursday - 10 pm to 6 am)

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being.

Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.

In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.

Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.

Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission:



improving health for as many people as possible. What if your next professional chapter started with us?

Production Supervisor II

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor II is accountable to the Production Manager for the operation of the shift through its material flow, human resources, documentation flow and training. This includes employees’ performance, efficient equipment operation, and in-process IPQC testing to meet the Company’s objectives and in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturers Practices.

Responsibilities

- Coordinates shift changeover by ensuring: Machinery and human resources are optimal and report any deficiencies in a timely fashion. Availability of components and supplies. The area is clean and organized.
- Maintains a visible presence on the production floor and resolves issues related to production/output.
- Monitors job duties to ensure that all pertinent SOP’s are followed and all activities are documented properly. Issues, investigates and rectifies Quality Assurance deviations, including: Revising departmental SOPs and other GMP documents.



Fixing documentation errors and coaching related operators on documentation practices.
- Maintains a high degree of co-operation with other departments and participate in cross-departmental activities.
- Acts as a resource to educate and train direct reports on the Safety Program. Holds employees accountable for following safety rules / regulations.
- In conjunction with Production Managers and Human Resources Department, conduct Employee Relations activities such as: completion of employee performance reviews, carrying out performance improvement initiatives and guiding employee improvement action plans, recommend and administer disciplinary action, and guide conflict resolution by investigating employee complaints and initiating suitable resolution.
- Coordinates new employee training and other training requirements of production staff through identifying training gaps and initiating cross training plans.
- Drives GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
- Completes Batch Record Reviews and daily shift reports for output, efficiency, downtime and other required matrix.
- Models the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education

- Degree in related a discipline such as Science or Engineering.
- Formal Management or Qualified Studies/Training or Certification would be an asset.

Experience And Skills

- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related environm

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