Manufacturing Supervisor, Finishing (2nd Shift)

The role

The Supervisor is a key member of the Finishing Leadership Team and reports directly to the Finishing Operations Manager. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations in the Finishing production area, ensuring safe and efficient execution of the production schedule in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety standards. The Supervisor leads a team of direct reports and cross-functional partners to drive performance, optimize equipment efficiency, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement using LEAN Manufacturing principles. This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively support and enhance production floor activities, while fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the Supervisor regularly interacts with production team members, management at various levels, and support departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity, and will uphold the highest standards of SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality) in all aspects of production.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations
• Interview, hire, mentor, and develop staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assists in setting performance objectives and development plans
• Supervise the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities – to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards
• High percentage of Gemba (shop floor) presence
• Review, approve, and manage documentation for batch and system records. Assist in release of product for distribution
• Aid in meeting product release time goals
• Implement and support training programs designed to enable staff to consistently carry out all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations
• Develop and implement performance measurement and internal auditing programs in order to routinely evaluate operation efficiency and quality. Implement changes as needed based on assessments
• Lead technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects
• Provide manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes
• Resolve technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process; applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools when applicable
• Represent the company during audits and inspections
• Author Non-conformance investigation reports (NCRs)

Desirable qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience required
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience required
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes preferred
• Experienced understanding of cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Veeva, Trackwise, SCADA (or similar) system, etc.)

Physical / safety requirements

• Required to stand for over 4 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required