Supervisor, Manufacturing - Upstream; Day Shift

Overview

The Supervisor of DSM (Drug Substance Manufacturing) leads a team of manufacturing associates for bulk drug substance production. The Associate Manager is responsible for the department's training and regulatory compliance, ensuring schedule adherence, and related activities to ensure compliant and reliable startup activities and production.

• Provides on-the-floor leadership for a shift team of up to 7–10 manufacturing associates
• Coordinates the execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments, leads daily huddles, and manages escalations
• Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture with regular communication, conducting 1:1s on a defined cadence with direct reports
• Maintains a safe and cGMP-compliant environment by ensuring direct reports have correct and up-to-date training
• Supports manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinates with other functional areas for activities requiring access to the manufacturing space and equipment (e.g., maintenance, calibration, and use of manufacturing equipment)
• Administers company policies such as time reporting, time off, shift policies, and inclement weather that directly impact manufacturing employees
• Coaches and guides direct reports to foster individual and team professional development and growth
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent
• Addresses performance gaps and employee concerns, partnering with HR as needed for resolution
• Leads peer department management in tactical and strategic development
• Supports and leads water and engineering batch schedule attainment as required for the tech transfer of new products
• Collaborates with partners, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed while executing day-to-day manufacturing activities
• Other duties as assigned

• HS diploma or GED with 8+ years’ experience in a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects
• BA/BS Life Sciences Degree or associate degree with Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience in a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects OR
• Associate degree in Life-Sciences and 6+ years’ experience in a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects OR
• Or Military experience of equivalence
• Experience in manufacturing of biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or a related field with 4 years of related experience; or
• Master’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2 years of related experience
• 2 years of experience managing a team
• Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations, and change management

• Will work in an environment which may necessitate respiratory protection
• May work in mechanical/production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program
• Will work in an environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to discern audible cues
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 240 minutes)
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 240 minutes)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to move objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions
• Will work in warm/cold environments

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