GMP Manufacturing Support Supervisor-Day Shift

Merck Group$85K — $149K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Life Science field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of life science manufacturing experience in a cGMP setting, or 6+ years with a High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1+ year of management, supervisory, or lead experience.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of supervisory experience in a GxP environment.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts/Lean Manufacturing or process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production scientists and operators in cGMP buffer manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee cleanliness of manufacturing facilities and equipment through facility operators.
  • Develop team members' skills to improve performance and meet company objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to support manufacturing goals.
  • Manage departmental budget for equipment and facility improvements.
  • Revise and approve procedures and documentation for regulatory compliance.
  • Lead investigations and implement corrective actions for manufacturing deviations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Retirement contribution plans.
  • Eligibility for sales or performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, the GMP Manufacturing Support Supervisor -Day Shift at our Cherokee site/3300 S. Second Ave, St Louis, will play a key role within our GMP Operations Systems & Support team. This team supports Manufacturing through various functions including buffer manufacturing, training, compliance, equipment and facility cleaning, and raw material coordination. Expectations of the GMP Operations System & Support team are to ensure compliance and readiness within our GMP Manufacturing teams, ultimately enabling high manufacturing success. Job duties include:
  • Shift Details: This role will support 24/7 manufacturing operations and work 12-hour shifts from 6:00am - 6:30pm including a 5% shift differential
  • Lead production scientists and operators in the scale-up, technology transfer, and execution of cGMP buffer manufacturing.
  • Lead Facility Operators in supporting Manufacturing through maintaining cleanliness of manufacturing facilities and equipment, staging of equipment and supplies, waste disposal, and other various manufacturing support activities.
  • Develop employees' knowledge and skills to improve performance and expand abilities as well as to coordinate the group's efforts to assist meeting the departmental, company, and customer's objectives. Oversee the manufacturing of processing aids and excipients, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory bodies.
  • Adhere to protocols consistent with, and established according to, current Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Work cross-functionally with Project Management, Technical Operations, Process & Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Materials Management, Engineering, and Maintenance.
  • Interact with our customers' project management, technical and quality teams.
  • Maintain departmental goals and objectives in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, EMA etc.).
  • Responsible for the management of capital for equipment and facility improvements, including balancing the departmental budget.
  • Support department efforts toward Process Improvement and company goals.
  • Revise and approve procedures, batch records, and other documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines.
  • Ensure employees remain current with all department and site training requirements.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventative actions related to manufacturing deviations.
  • Provide leadership and support of safety initiatives within production operations to ensure compliance to OSHA requirements.
  • Ensure tasks are done in accordance with approved site procedures, batch records and protocols.

Physical Attributes:
  • Stand for extended periods of time
  • Lift, push, and or pull up to 35lbs.
  • Wear mask, safety shoes, gloves, Tyvek suits, respirator, and related personal protective equipment


Who You Are

Minimum Qualification:
  • Bachelor's Degree Chemistry, Biology Biochemistry or other Life Science field OR in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering fields
  • 2+ years of life science manufacturing experience in a cGMP setting
  • 1+ year of Management, Supervisory, or Lead experience

OR
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 6+ years of life science manufacturing experience in a cGMP setting
  • 1+ year of Management, Supervisory, or Lead experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3 + years of Management, Supervisory or Lead experience in GxP environment
  • Customer interfacing audit experience
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts/Lean Manufacturing or process improvement
  • Familiarity with buffer manufacturing, facility and equipment cleaning, and raw material management
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience for Manufacturing/Operating procedure writing, technical report generation, product tracking and trending data analysis and Operational Excellence reports
  • Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution experience, written, and verbal communication skills

RSREMD

Pay Range for this position: $85,700.00 - $149,400.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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