Taro Pharmaceuticals is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.

Established in 1950, Taro’s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company’s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world’s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.

What we offer:

• A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A competitive wage/salary
• Incentive bonus programs that are designed to reward employees for their individual contributions
• Benefit programs designed to support our employees and their families, including a comprehensive health & dental benefits package, group RRSP matching program, direct access to healthcare and well-being programs, and paid time off
• Employee training and organizational development programs including tuition reimbursement, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs

General Summary:

The compounding supervisor is responsible for co-coordinating shift activities for the compounding department. Ensuring safe work practices, while focusing on highest possible product quality and efficiency.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all operations and staff are performing in accordance with cGMP guidelines and Taro SOPs. Promote 5S activities and ensure good housekeeping is maintained at all times.
• Monitor and ensure compounding schedule adherence on a daily basis.
• Participate in scheduling activities with other members of operations and support departments as requested.
• Review batch records, SOP revisions, Validation protocols and other documents as required.
• Ensure timely completion of all Calibration, Preventive Maintenance and Repairs along with the necessary documentation Ensure self- training and training of compounding associates are kept current.
• Follow and lead staff in Taro Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures. Ensure that safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Play a leading role in employee management such as coaching for improvement, and performance management Assist in preparing departmental budget.
• Participate in and/or lead Non-Conformance Investigations related to people, process, product or equipment.
• Develop and complete robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s).
• Initiate, and follow through to closure of Change Controls.
• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits ensuring the department is audit ready at all times.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of consumable supplies and equipment /parts at all times. Assist mechanics in the ordering of parts and consumables.
• Participate in inter-departmental meetings when required.
• Participate and conduct training sessions/team meetings as required.
• Perform payroll and human resources functions such as managing Time & Attendance (OneHR), hiring, coaching, recognition/correction and performance management of team members
• Report and complete safety incident reports and safety self- inspections
• Delegate, direct, and consult department employees as necessary with high level of personal integrity, ethical standards including leading by example.
• Other duties as required / assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self motivated with a positive outlook
• Ability to analyze, perform root cause analysis, involve appropriate stakeholders in the decision-making process
• Good time-management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, coaching, enhancing employee engagement, attendance and performance management, and safety adherence
• Able to train and motivate associates
• Able to keep confidences
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Lotus Notes /Microsoft Outlook
• Working knowledge of SAP or other MRP program
• Excellent knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices

Background and Experience:

• Post Secondary Education in Science (Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology) is preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related environment
• Strong pharmaceutical /food industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement is preferred

Working Conditions:

• May be contacted through telephone during off hours regarding “urgent” or emergency issues
• Exposure to chemicals, odors from raw materials and products, as well as noise from equipment.
• Work overtime as required

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

Taro Pharmaceuticals embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity.

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Taro Pharmaceuticals will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining of a satisfactory background check which may include educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Taro Pharmaceuticals does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with an agency / recruiter, Taro Pharmaceuticals will not consider any referrals or agree to payment of referral or recruitment fees. In the event a recruiter or an agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Taro Pharmaceuticals explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.