Operations Manager

Role: Manufacturing Supervisor overseeing Cell Fermentation in vaccine production for animal health, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: supervise equipment, personnel, and aseptic procedures; optimize process operations; coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams; implement continuous improvement initiatives; ensure safety and quality standards; manage resources and training; oversee data entry and inventory management; contribute to safety programs and team meetings. Requirements: High school diploma with 6+ years in manufacturing or 5+ years in GMP biotech, or an associate's degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or a bachelor's with 2+ years biotech manufacturing experience; leadership experience (1+ year); proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong communication, analytical, and team-building skills. Preferred: vaccine or pharmaceutical industry experience; knowledge of USDA/GMP guidelines, aseptic techniques, cell culture, bioreactors, SAP. High-value specifics: vaccine production for various animal species, GMP environment, aseptic manufacturing, process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, 10% travel, day shift location. Focus on safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes with emphasis on team leadership and operational excellence.