Associate Manager/Supervisor - Upstream (Night Shift)

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

About The Position

The Associate Manager/Supervisor of DSM (Drug Substance Manufacturing) leads a team of manufacturing associates (MA’s) for manufacturing bulk drug substance. The Associate Manager is responsible for the departments training and regulatory compliance, ensuring schedule adherence, and their associated activities to ensure compliant and reliable start up activities and production. 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. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

HS diploma or GED with 8+ years’ experience from similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects
BA/BS Life Sciences Degree or associate degree with Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience from similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects OR
Associate degree in Life-Sciences and 6+ years’ experience from similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects OR
Or Military experience of equivalence
Experience in in manufacturing of biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience; or
Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field with 4 years of related experience; or
Master’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field with 2 years of related experience
2 years of experience managing a team
Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations, and change management

Responsibilities

Provides on-the-floor leadership for a shift team of up to 7-10 manufacturing associates
Coordinates the execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments, lead daily huddles, and manages escalations
Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture with regular communication, conducting 1:1s on a defined cadence with direct reports
Maintains a safe and cGMP compliant environment by ensuring direct reports have correct and up-to-date training
Supports manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement projects
Coordinates with other functional areas for additional activities requiring access to the manufacturing space and equipment, such as but not limited to: maintenance, calibration activities and the use of manufacturing equipment
Administers company policies, such as but not limited to: time reporting, time off, shift policies, and inclement weather that directly impact manufacturing employees
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster individual and team professional development and growth
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent
Addresses performance gaps, employee concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Leads peer department management in tactical and strategic development
Supports and leads water and engineering batch schedule attainment as required for the tech transfer of new products
Collaborates with partners, vendors, and key stakeholders, as needed while executing the day-to-day manufacturing activities
Other duties, as assigned