Production Supervisor

Why Stokes?

Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of three divisions: Epicur Pharma (503B facility), Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy) and STEP Labs Testing Facility. The divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.

Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.

In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Adding a unique offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations followed by commercial manufacturers.

Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products are distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our manufacturing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.

Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders' commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today's most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first because patients' lives depend on it.

At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, a bonus program, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation and personal time), and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.

Job Title

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary

Starting at $28/hour based on experience plus twice a year bonuses

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading production teams, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, maintaining documentation, and achieving production targets in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA, and other regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise day-to-day production activities in cleanrooms and controlled environments.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, batch records, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage, and hygiene practices.
• Lead and motivate production operators and technicians to meet production goals.
• Schedule and allocate manpower and resources effectively to optimize productivity.
• Review and approve batch production records, logbooks, and in-process documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Process Engineers, and Leadership to ensure smooth operations.
• Investigate and report deviations, non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support process validations, equipment qualifications, and internal/external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, components, and consumables required for production.
• Identify opportunities and challenges which are appropriate to the attention of Manufacturing Organization; and facilitates discussion and deliberation
• Promote culture of compliance as the foremost objective across manufacturing teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical production, aseptic processing preferred with at least 1 year in a supervisory role required.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ICH,GDocP and other regulatory guidelines.
• Familiarity with EBR systems and electronic batch record systems is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in shifts or extended hours as required.
• Proven track record of implementing advanced manufacturing technologies in pharmaceutical industry
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Strategic and analytical thinking

Eligibility Qualifications

It may be necessary to work extended hours as needed.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Complex Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in an controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of laboratory equipment, and frequent standing and walking.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions when checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where substantial standardization exists. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds, on occasion

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position at this time however, this could change.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.