Shift Supervisor

FAMAR is a leading European Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), providing integrated solutions across the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare sectors. With more than 75 years of expertise, we support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and manufacturing to distribution and supply chain services. With over 1,700 employees and a European network of 7 manufacturing sites, 2 development centers, and a distribution center, we combine technical expertise, agility, and customer focus to deliver high-quality solutions. Serving more than 120 customers across 80+ countries and supporting a portfolio of approximately 1,700 SKUs, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of the healthcare industry and enhancing the lives and wellbeing of patients worldwide.

We are currently seeking aShift Supervisor to join our team in Alimos, Greece.

Role Description:

TheShift Supervisor, reporting directly to the Head of Production and the Head of Packaging, is responsible for the overall coordination of the Production and Packaging Team at the Alimos site.

Main responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates all production processes on a daily basis for each shift.
• Ensures that products are manufactured according to the production plan and within the specified quality and quantity requirements.
• Is responsible for implementing Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines within the department.
• Ensures and coordinates the ongoing training of department personnel.
• Participates in the preparation and coordination of the production validation process.
• Participates in audits and inspections (internal, health authority, and customer), as required.
• Is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that production documentation is completed correctly and signed by the authorized personnel before it is submitted to the Quality Assurance Department.
• Monitors the production and packaging areas and the maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in the development of the Production Plan.
• Identifies opportunities to optimize production processes.

• Collaborates with the Quality Assurance Department in defining and approving written production and packaging procedures, monitoring and reporting deviations, performing root cause analysis, assessing their impact on production, and implementing corrective actions in accordance with company policies and regulations within the specified timeframes.

Candidate Profile:

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Advanced computer skills, with excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar supervisory role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Skills in continuous improvement, problem-solving, results orientation, and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey instructions and objectives efficiently to the team.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.