Supervisor, Manufacturing Support

Work Schedule

Night shift, hours are 7pm - 7am, working a 2-2-3 schedule

A Supervisor in the Manufacturing Support Department will coordinate and supervise Manufacturing Support operations such as Cleaning of the GMP Facilities, PAR operations, Raw Material Sampling operations, and Process Waste Operations. The Supervisor will ensure compliance in all operations that align with all regulatory guidelines, company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Policy Documents (PD). The Manufacturing Support Supervisor will supervise and support all Manufacturing Support operations accurately and apply their GMP knowledge and experience to troubleshoot operational issues.

This includes facilitating additional support with external departments, such as responses required to maintain and ensure all Manufacturing Departments are operational which may require work schedule adjustments. The supervisor will guide, mentor, and coach Manufacturing Support personnel ensuring each associate understands their daily tasks, performs their task with extreme efficiency, and coaches them to exceed all expectations and gives each associate the tools to become successful.

The Supervisor of the Support Department will maintain a sense of ownership of all Support Department operations for his/her shift and ensure the resources are available, resources are coordinated, resources are efficient, and Quality is implemented in all aspects of the Support Department. He/she will be required to use the Quality System (CAPA, Deviation, Change Control, and Training) to ensure compliance within the Department.

The expectation of the Supervisor of the Manufacturing Support Department is to lead by example and to model the KBI Values. It is the duty as a Supervisor to ensure the safety and compliance of each personnel while on KBI property.

• Support and train all supervised associates to complete daily tasks.
• Ensures learning and development of departmental associates.
• Responsible for and ensures manufacturing compliance with GDP’s and cGMP’s with logbook and record entries.
• Facilitate responsibilities required to support operations.
• Communicates with external departments to ensure required tasks are scheduled and completed.
• Initiate Compliance Quality Systems such as Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls that are related to the Support Department.
• Performs/supports annual/biannual performance reviews of direct/indirect reports within the Support department.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and reports unsafe conditions.
• Ability to work outside routine schedules to maintain support operations when necessary.
• Write/Revise Department SOP’s, TRN’s, and Manufacturing Records.
• Perform Change Control Assessments related to Support Department functions.
• Requires strategic planning and decision making to ensure continual operations while remaining compliant with various policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves direct reports timesheets and PTO request.

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; or Associate Degree with 6 years of relevant manufacturing experience; or Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of prior leadership/supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems and regulatory agency guidelines is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Hours may vary depending on business needs and unforeseen circumstances.
• Due to the use of Spor-Klenz, respirators (full faced and half faced respirators) are required for the job. Additionally, facial hair needs to be maintained short enough to ensure a good seal to properly wear the respirator.
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel” which requires 7 days a week work coverage even though the company closes, this position is required to ensure the cleaning is completed every day.

Salary Range: $101,000 - $138,600/yr, based on experience. Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.