Supervisor, Weigh and Dispense
About the role
The Supervisor, Weigh & Dispense is responsible for leading the Weigh & Dispense team and operations within Supply Chain to ensure compliant and reliable production. This position works closely with Raw Material Sampling to flex resources between Weigh & Dispense and Raw Material Sampling, optimizing staffing and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, leads, and develops direct reports for Weigh & Dispense team while overseeing, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and tasks with Warehouse
- Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture by creating meaningful development plans with direct reports and conducting one-on-ones and skip levels on a defined cadence
- Collaborates cross functionally (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, SC Planning, Drug Product, Warehouse)
- Oversees and coordinates Weigh & Dispense activities, including:
- Operation of parts and IBC washers
- Assembly and management of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
- Use of scales and automated weigh system
- Handling of material containers and compliant material storage and management to include material recon
- Operating powered industrial truck
- Manages Weigh & Dispense team training curricula, deviation investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
- Provides necessary responses to alert or action limits for area equipment and monitoring
- Maintains accurate inventory of materials and consumables for Weigh & Dispense
- Works closely with Manufacturing Support and Operations for weigh-outs, solution lot records, procedures, and meeting the needs of the production schedule
- Competes document review and sign off for Weigh & Dispense
- Ensures continuous improvement, drives escalation and mitigates manufacturing issues
- Administers company policies that directly impact employees
- Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
- Manages and develops direct reports from Weigh & Dispense team
- Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
- Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
- Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
- Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
- Adds to performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
- Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of life sciences, business or related experience; OR Associate’s degree with 4+ years of life sciences, business or related experience; OR High school diploma with 6+ years of life sciences, business or related experience
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Preferred Requirements: Experience in pharmaceutical or biological manufacturing operations, previous experience leading others in a pharmaceutical or biological manufacturing facility, experience working in a changing, project driven organization, experience with regulatory inspections, investigations and change management, Lean certification or related certifications
Qualifications
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
- Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions
Benefits
Company Overview: FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki.
Pay
Salary range: $XX - $YY per year
Schedule
Shifts: Day, Night, Rotating