The opportunity
The Director Operations Canada is responsible for the Production activities at three Canadian Sites (Stouffville, 30N & Hood Road).
The position is responsible for the timely production of solid dose products in a manner which meets market demand, GMP and Regulatory requirements, business plans and Safety requirements.
Also provides site staff with a working environment of open communication, mutual trust and respect, empowering employees in Continuous Improvement (OpEx) through training and experience consistent with the requirements of customer demand, in a compliant manner.
How you’ll spend your day
Leadership :
Manage the effective recruitment, deployment and utilization of staff while controlling labour hours and variable cost to meet production targets.
Provide effective leadership to Manager and Supervisory staff, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of employees by enforcing consistent application of Human Resources Policies / Procedures and company culture.
Develop strong Manager and Supervisory bench.
Lead, develop and manage strategic activities toward achieving Annual Wok Plan / LE.
Lead the development of Production objectives and ensure the plant activities are aligned to deliver results.
Participate in sites events (i.e. Communication meetings, celebrations, etc.).
Quality Compliance :
Lead production SOP, GMP, and SOX compliance.
Act on behalf of company during Regulatory Inspections and communications with Health Canada, FDA and Global Quality operations and 3rd party customers.
Ensure Health and Safety practices are followed.
Work in partnership with QA to ensure that all deviations are investigated and documented ina timely manner.
Support the development and implementation of CAPAs while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate quality standards.
Continuous Improvement (OPEX) :
Provide visible results based on leadership that drives continuous improvement within the operation
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimize site efficiencies, capacity and quality compliance.
Support corporate continuous improvement projects.
Partner with Engineering in the identification and implementation of facility and / or equipment requirements in support of CI initiatives.
Manges the Solid Dose site hopper plan (focusing on creating and implement cost savings).
Productivity :
Actively participate in developing strategic site planning models to increase volume capabilities.
Work in Partnership with Supply Chain to ensure efficiencies relating to resources scheduling (employees and machinery).
Oversees the execution of the Production Schedule.
Your experience and qualifications
- Post-secondary degree from a recognized Canadian University or non- Canadian institution (evaluated to be equivalent) in a related science degree.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment at a management / supervisory level.
- Preferred experience : Previous experience in one or more of the following areas : Dispensing, Compounding, Tableting, Encapsulation, Coating, Planning, R&D, Process knowledge, Engineering, Maintenance, etc.
- ERP systems, Microsoft Office, TrackWise applications, Maintenance management systems, Automated Time and Attendance.
- Holistic manufacturing process knowledge.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food industry.
- Travel Requirements : Between Teva Canada sites and between Teva Global sites (minimal).
- Advanced writing skills to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to prepare technical / complex written materials that are accurate, clear, logical, well organized.
- Self-direction in learning, setting goals, and goal achievements. Takes own initiative to complete assignments.
- Advanced planning skills and demonstrate ability to set priorities, make decisions.
- Ability to develop strategies to achieve multiple short and long term goals.
- Ability to solve complex / sensitive problems using creative thinking and work in ambiguous situations.
- Influences or convinces others outside span of control of a particular position to obtain concurrence or buy-in,
- Ability to manage time and handle unplanned meetings, discussions and huddles.
- Impromptu and / or fluctuating projects / task deadlines.
- Ensure contact and visibility to all production shifts (on-call situations, 24 / 7).
- Hazard Recognition and Investigation Skills : Identify, prevent, and proactively correct workplace hazards and conditions.
Perform incident / accident investigations, root cause analysis, and establish appropriate corrective actions.
- Role modelling of EHS practices to prevent the release of materials / energy, reduce EHS impacts, and ensure adherence to EHS regulatory requirements and procedures.
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