Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations- Lebanon API

Role Summary

The Supervisor Manufacturing Operations is directly responsible for managing the manufacturing operations for their respective area and shift. The role oversees day-to-day production activity to meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, and serves as the management representative for one shift in Peptides purification and synthesis, Oligonucleotides, or Small Molecules. The role provides leadership, ensures appropriate staffing, and maintains equipment and processes in a validated state.

During startup phases (2025–2027), leadership will be collaborative and adaptable to support the broader project delivery and site culture aimed at GMP manufacturing excellence.

• Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture; maintain a safe working environment and conduct operations to protect safety, environment, and quality.
• Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure the manufacturing area supports the execution of the production plan.
• Maintain consistency of operations on the designated shift through on-floor engagement.
• Complete audit action items in a timely manner.
• Set objectives and development plans for operators; address employee relations issues and escalate when necessary.
• Manage events, communicate within the team and with external teams, and provide input to investigations.
• Build and develop a team with clear purpose and strong teamwork; ensure operators are trained and procedures/materials are current.
• Communicate site objectives and team business; ensure adequate resourcing and manage overtime as needed.
• During startup (2025–2027), collaborate to build organizational capability, implement systems and processes, and support lean principles; assist the project team with feedback and support.

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required: 5+ years' experience directly supporting an API or chemical manufacturing operation or equivalent
• Required: Chemical synthesis or purification experience or equivalent chemical processing experience
• Required: Demonstrated leadership experience
• Required: Skills in providing/receiving feedback and creating employee development plans
• Required: Basic computer skills (desktop software)
• Required: Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements
• Required: Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Required: Ability to work overtime as required

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in science, engineering, or technical field