Clean Room Supervisor - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Cleanroom Supervisor – 2nd Shift is responsible for the hands-on supervision of daily cleanroom operations during the 3:00 PM–11:30 PM shift, ensuring production targets are met while upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, product quality, safety, and compliance.

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Cleanroom Assemblers on 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM); foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example in upholding cleanroom standards, gowning procedures, contamination control measures, and safety protocols.
• Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and monitor workflows to achieve maximum production efficiency during the 2nd shift.
• Monitor team performance and attendance; address performance, conduct, or attendance issues in a timely and constructive manner.
• Interview, onboard, and train new cleanroom personnel assigned to 2nd shift.
• Deliver and document hands-on training for cleanroom assembly procedures, safety protocols, gowning standards, and documentation practices.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training opportunities to support team member development and production readiness.
• Oversee the preparation and assembly of parts and products in accordance with work orders, SOPs, technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BoMs), and batch/lot documentation requirements.
• Ensure all forms, records, and documentation associated with each lot or batch are accurately completed by team members.
• Conduct floor-level inspections of workstations, completed assemblies, and equipment to verify ongoing compliance with cleanliness, safety, and quality control standards.
• Participate in customer complaint investigations and quality deviation responses.
• Identify and escalate quality or compliance issues promptly; assist in developing and executing corrective actions.
• Recommend process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the cleanroom; support the implementation and monitoring of changes as directed.
• Enforce adherence to OSHA, cGMP, ISO 9001, and all applicable regulatory standards and internal policies within the cleanroom environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready cleanroom at all times.
• Support environmental monitoring activities, equipment calibration checks, and validation tasks in coordination with Facilities, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Communicate production issues, trends, and priorities effectively to Operations management and cross-functional partners including Warehouse, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain; ensure proper shift handoff documentation at end of 2nd shift.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to cross-departmental coordination as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related discipline) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, motivate, and resolve conflicts in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong working knowledge of cleanroom protocols, contamination control standards, and precision assembly techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a 2nd shift environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BoMs, work orders, and SOPs and make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.
• Familiarity with cGMP, ISO 9001, and OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP or production management systems a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving ability with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Patient, tactful, and approachable; able to remain calm and constructive in challenging situations.
• Self-motivated with excellent follow-up skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.