Position OverviewAs an Upstream or Downstream Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of manufacturing associates supporting the startup and ongoing operation of a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility. You will build team capability, execute training plans, support commissioning, qualification, and operational-readiness activities, and ensure work is performed safely, consistently, and in compliance with cGMP requirements. You will also coordinate cross-functional activities, manage shift priorities and escalations, maintain controlled documentation, support investigations and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. During operations, you and your team will work a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule to support reliable manufacturing performance. This is an opportunity to help launch a new facility and establish a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
**Relocation assistance is available. **
Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do
Project Phase
- Support commissioning and qualification activities in preparation for manufacturing operations.
- Lead and support operational-readiness activities, including document review and approval, team onboarding, materials management, and cross-functional coordination.
- Develop and execute a training plan to prepare the team for initial GMP production.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members through onboarding, training, regular communication, and performance support.
- Administer company policies that directly impact employees, including travel and expense, time reporting, time off, and other applicable workplace policies.
- Coordinate with cross-functional support groups to ensure readiness for startup activities.
Operations
- Provide on-the-floor leadership for a shift team of approximately 7-10 manufacturing associates.
- Coordinate execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments, shift huddles, and timely escalation management.
- Foster an inclusive, people-first culture through regular communication, team engagement, and recurring one-on-one meetings focused on employee development and success.
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture by conducting Gemba walks, reinforcing safe work practices, and ensuring direct reports maintain current, role-appropriate training.
- Maintain a compliant cGMP manufacturing environment and ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support manufacturing investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with maintenance, calibration, and other functional groups requiring access to manufacturing areas, equipment, or systems.
- Administer employee policies affecting manufacturing operations, including time reporting, time off, shift policies, and inclement weather procedures.
Basic Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 8 or more years of experience in a similar role within large-scale pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing operations or project environments.
- Experience leading, supervising, or managing employees.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 4 or more years of experience in a similar role within large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology operations or projects; OR
- Associate degree in life sciences with 6 or more years of relevant experience; OR
- Equivalent military experience.
- Experience manufacturing biological products.
- Familiarity with GMP and GLP requirements.
- Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, startup, operational readiness, or manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- May work in environments requiring respiratory protection.
- May work in mechanical or production areas requiring hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
- Ability to discern audible cues.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures.
- Ability to work at heights greater than four feet.
- Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
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