Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing - Small Scale Purification (Days)
About the role
Our factories run 24/7 operations. This role follows a 2-2-3 calendar rotation on days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET) under a Black Day rotating schedule. We are seeking a Supervisor to lead day shift operations supporting drug substance manufacturing under cGMP conditions. This role oversees Manufacturing Associates, ensures compliant execution of production activities, and drives a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in coordinating cross-functional activities and delivering manufacturing campaigns in a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and develop Manufacturing Associates; identify skill gaps and implement development plans
- Schedule and direct daily manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with production timelines and priorities
- Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with cGMP standards and that team members are fully trained prior to execution
- Partner cross-functionally with QC, QA, Materials Management, MS&T, Validation, Facilities, and Engineering to support batch execution, sampling, and validation activities
- Lead and support training efforts across safety, GMP, and process-related activities; monitor and improve safety performance
- Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues; coordinate maintenance, repairs, and changeovers with Facilities
- Draft and revise manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs
Requirements
The following combination of academic and/or relevant experience may be considered:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, STEM preferred and at minimum 3 years of direct experience
- A BioWorks Certificate and/or associate's degree, STEM preferred and at minimum 5 years of direct experience
- A High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at minimum 7 years of direct experience
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP requirements with the ability to ensure compliant execution of manufacturing activities
- Demonstrated experience being a lead, leading, supervising, coaching, and/or developing manufacturing teams
- Experience leading training efforts across safety, GMP, and process-related activities, with a focus on compliance and performance
Preferred Skills
- Experience troubleshooting downstream operational and equipment issues and coordinating maintenance, repairs, and changeovers
- Experience drafting and revising manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs
Pay
The base compensation range for this role is $98,000.00 - $127,000.00. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Schedule
This role follows a 2-2-3 calendar rotation on days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET) under a Black Day rotating schedule.