Manufacturing Operations Associate- Pharma (Onsite- Devens, MA)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Associate for a global pharmaceutical client in Devens, MA. This is a 6-month contract role (extensions possible) with a 40-hour work week, 100% onsite.

About the role

The Manufacturing Operations Associate supports and oversees a broad portfolio of MSAT-owned equipment and systems critical to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) operations. This role collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders—including Manufacturing Operations, Facilities & Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain—to ensure manufacturing continuity, equipment data management, capacity expansion initiatives, and audit readiness. Additional duties may include vendor coordination, inventory oversight, quality event activities, and documentation updates.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administrative and coordination tasks for processing equipment and systems in a multi-product manufacturing setting.
• Act as the point of contact for facility-related work, partnering with Technical Services and Facilities & Engineering to prioritize work execution, coordinate downtime planning, and manage equipment tagout and return-to-service activities.
• Engage with cross-functional teams (Technical Services, Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering) to drive efficient work execution and implement solutions that minimize corrective maintenance and repeat work orders.
• Track and ensure small equipment needed for repairs is addressed.
• Coordinate with vendors to communicate service requests and escort vendors during on-site activities.
• Support service request and work order completion tracking, and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Participate in internal manufacturing and equipment system audits, and support timely closure of associated CAPAs.
• Maintain ongoing audit readiness by ensuring GMP compliance, identifying gaps, and supporting inspection readiness.
• Support the spare parts program in collaboration with Technical Reliability Excellence (TREx) and Scheduling, monitor reagent availability, and coordinate material/equipment transfers.
• Support Operational Excellence (OpEx) and TREx initiatives by coordinating improvement activities and tracking progress.
• Support equipment-related quality events and supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) by facilitating cross-functional follow-up and tracking actions for timely resolution.
• Coordinate physical media control and inventory activities, resolve discrepancies, and maintain Functional Area 5S metrics.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a cGMP-regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, or a related scientific/engineering field.
• Experience with Infinity, Syncade, DeltaV, SAP, and Maximo is preferred.
• Ability to work as a self-starter and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills to align activities with departmental and sitewide objectives.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments, including weekend and holiday support as required.
• Lean process knowledge required; Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Associate’s degree required.

Benefits

• Health benefits offered.
• 401K available.

Pay

$28/hr. – $30.77/hr.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 100% onsite in Devens, MA.