Supervisor - Parenteral Operations - Formulation (Days)

Role Summary

Supervisor - Parenteral Operations - Formulation (Days) overseeing startup and ongoing operations for parenteral formulation, aseptic filling, and visual inspection; leads a diverse manufacturing team, ensures safety, quality, and compliance, and travels domestically/internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a safety-first, quality-always mindset and promote Stop Work Authority when necessary.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support health, safety, and environment goals.
• Act as administrator and technical leader for operations, demonstrating knowledge of procedures, quality systems, and training others.
• Collaborate with area supervisors to maintain high standards of communication and consistency across shifts.
• Oversee shop floor execution to meet production plans, cGMP conformance, and manufacturing excellence standards.
• Promote continuous improvement, propose ideas, and work with support teams to implement high-value improvements.
• Ensure adequate, trained, and compliant personnel staffing to meet production goals; update training plans as needed.
• Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aids) to support startup, training, and operation.
• Originate and investigate deviations and quality issues; support root-cause determination and corrective actions.
• Support building an inclusive, diverse, and capable team; coach, develop, and evaluate operators; communicate quality and operational concerns cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior supervisory experience
• Basic computer skills (MS Office)
• Experience in operations or supporting manufacturing (Pharma, Food, Clean-room, or similar)
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple requests
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
• Preferred: 4+ years manufacturing/operations with 2+ years in supervisory role; knowledge of cGMP and FDA guidelines; STEM degree or certification; experience with aseptic filling, isolator technology, and automated/handheld inspection; experience with MES and SAP; lean/six sigma and root cause analysis

Skills

• Leadership and team-building
• Operational readiness and startup activities
• Training and talent development
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Communication across functions and shifts
• Compliance with safety and quality systems

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• STEM degree or certification (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to wear safety equipment and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8)
• Flexibility for short- to long-term domestic or international assignments
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship expected)