We're seeking an experienced
Manufacturing Inspection Supervisor to lead inspection operations across all shifts. This role is responsible for driving inspection throughput, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
As a Manufacturing Inspection Supervisor, you will have ownership of inspection operations with the following key responsibilities:
- Schedule inspection of in-process product to meet production timelines.
- Schedule and direct inspection personnel across multiple shifts to ensure proper staffing and workflow balance.
- Drive the release of syringes and vials through the inspection process to support manufacturing demands.
- Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training of inspectors to ensure competency and compliance.
- Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing inspection documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Own and lead investigations, corrective actions, and CAPAs related to Manufacturing Inspection.
- Review inspection reports and execute necessary electronic inventory transactions.
- Ensure adherence to all GMP procedures and cleanroom requirements, including proper hygiene, gowning, and material transfer practices.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of manufacturing documentation flow and ensure compliance to all applicable procedures.
- Communicate daily inspection schedules and priorities with cross-functional departments.
- Escalate barriers or issues to management when resolution cannot be achieved independently.
- Support internal and external audits as a subject matter expert for the inspection function.
This position could be a great fit if you are a strong manufacturing leader with the following:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a regulated industry, medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry preferred.
- Visual inspection experience strongly preferred.
- Quality engineering or quality assurance experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively in a deadline driven environment.
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday
Starting Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually with consideration for relevant skills and experience
Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:
- Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
- Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:
- 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
- Low cost dental and vision insurance
- Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
- 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
- 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
- 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k plan with company matching contribution
