Downstream Supervisor (Biologics) - Day Shift

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads a shift team and is responsible for manufacturing bulk drug substance. This manufacturing facility is 24/7 operational and the role may require to be flexible with working hours. 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

High School Diploma or GED with 8 years of experience from a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects

Nice To Haves

BA/BS Degree in Life Sciences with 4+ years of experience from a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects OR
Associates Degree in Life Sciences and 6+ years of experience from a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects OR
Military Experience of equivalence
Experience in manufacturing of biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements
Previous experience leading, supervising or managing others

Responsibilities

Supports Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at the vendor site as required
Supports Site acceptance Installation Verification (IV), Operational Verification (OV), and Performance Qualification (PQ) testing, including protocol generation, as applicable
Performs other operational readiness tasks as required, such as: document review/approval, team onboarding, and materials management
Supervises manufacturing associates on technical and operational topics, such as: area unit operations and equipment
Administers company policies, such as, but not limited to: travel & expense, time reporting, and time off that directly impact employees
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
Performs other job as assigned