Lead Hand I

**General information**:
**Reference **:2024-1888

**Position description**:
**Job Title**:
Lead Hand I - Weekend Days

**Company Details**:
Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.

Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

Our employees are our number one asset We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

**Job Summary**:
The Lead Hand 1 is accountable to the Production Supervisor for all activities relating to the operation, repair and maintenance of equipment and work area. In addition, the Lead Hand 1 will ensure adequate levels of supply are stocked related to the operation. Main responsibilities are related to equipment operation, training, documentation, 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.

**Shift: Weekend Days: Saturday and Sunday 6am - 6pm, Monday and Tuesday 6am - 2pm**.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinates shift changeover to ensure machinery and human resources are optimal.
- Reports any deficiencies in machinery, materials or human resources immediately to shift supervisor for timely resolution.
- Actively participates in and supports the continuous improvement initiatives projects.
- Performs the operator’s duties if necessary.
- Ensures the availability of components and supply.
- Takes corrective action to fix documentation errors and to coach the related operators on documentation practices.
- Ensures that the area is clean and organized.
- Assists the other departments if required.
- Issues, investigates and rectifies Quality Assurance deviations and other procedures.
- Responds to and troubleshoots equipment alarms and takes corrective action and/or involves maintenance.
- Participates in revision of departmental SOP’s and other GMP documents.
- Conducts on-the-job training including review of related SOPs for new employees.
- Works with Production Supervisors and Production Manager to identify/solve any production problems and training needs in the area.
- Enters accurate AX transactions as it relates to the job duties.
- Assists in coordinating, planning and scheduling of employee work rotations.
- Completes and/or reviews documentation entries in batch record and logbooks.
- Coordinates and communicates priorities with other shifts.
- Follows GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
- Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- High school completion, college certification/diploma or working towards completion

**Experience**:

- 1 year experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related environment. Previous leadership experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to positively interact with interdepartmental teams.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on all shifts.

What we offer:

- Excellent compensation/benefits package.
- Bonus and reward programs
- Discounted gym memberships
- Programs supporting work life balance
- Employee recognition program
- Professional and personal development programs
- Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

**Contract type**:
Permanent

**Position location**:
**Job location**:
North America, Canada, Cambridge