Title:  Compounding Lead

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

Compounding Lead Hand

General Summary:

The compounding Lead Hand co-ordinates and monitors the operation of manufacturing, ensuring the highest possible product quality is maintained, while operating in a safe and efficient manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all compounding duties and responsibilities (see compounding job description)
• Ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines and SOPs maintaining a high standard  of housekeeping and maintaining the daily compounding schedule
• Review batch records and other product documents as required
• Participate in scheduling activities with other members of operations and support departments as requested
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are in good condition, submit work orders for corrective action when required
• Ensure that all SOPs applicable/relating to compounding are current and that all staff are trained in their use.
• Lead staff in a safe environment making sure that safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Develop and or assist with continuous improvement projects/processes
• Investigate in-process, product and equipment failures and write reports when required
• Perform cycle counts
• Prepare batch documents when required
• Maintain inventory of miscellaneous supplies and parts
• Perform verification of equipment when required
• Participate in supervisors inter-departmental meetings when required
• Participate and conduct training sessions when required
• Provide coaching and recognition/correction to team members. Document performance of team members in a timely manner
• Treat all members fairly, without special privileges
• Lead by example and operate under ethical standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Self motivated with a positive outlook
• Able to train and motivate team members.
• Attentive to detail with excellent organizational ability.
• Mathematical, scientific, and mechanical aptitudes.
• Excellent problem-solver with the ability to identify the root cause and make recommendations.
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes) combined with working knowledge of BCPS or other MRP program.
• Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.) requirements.

Problem Solving:

• Issues may include:
  • Equipment malfunction
  • Ensuring consistent product quality
  • Manpower and equipment “bottlenecks”
  • Resolving departmental issues, while maintaining department goals. The lead hand must be resourceful and identify available resources to help or assist in dealing with the issue/problem. Resources may include Compounding Manager, QC, Technical Services, SOPs, APR etc

Background and Experience:

• University degree with 1-2 years of technical training experience
• Post Secondary education in scientific discipline is preferred or a minimum of 5 years experience in a pharmaceutical environment
• Must possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment
• FL licence preferred

Working Conditions:

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

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.