Manufacturing Operations Supervisor I

Avantor•Bakersfield, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing activities in a designated area. The role ensures effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel to produce quality products at minimum cost. The supervisor selects, develops, and evaluates personnel and may assist a higher-level supervisor. This is a full-time position based in Bakersfield, California, working Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on the third shift. The supervisor leads manufacturing operations and employees, coordinates staffing and departmental activities to fulfill sales orders and inventory needs, and ensures products are made according to established procedures and approved processes. The role is responsible for site security, safety, and proper site shutdown at the end of the shift. It also supports process improvement, documentation, validation, audits, ISO conformance, employee training, and coordination with internal departments to meet customer commitments. Avantor describes itself as a global team of more than 14,000 associates advancing life-changing science. The company highlights a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and learning experiences intended to support career growth. Avantor is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in life science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or chemical production is required.
Strong leadership skills and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assess risks in products and processes and develop corrective measures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Computer literacy for scheduling, procedure revisions, and data management.
Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment.
Demonstrated record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
Hands-on, team-oriented approach and commitment to business improvement processes.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Experience in cGMP manufacturing.
Familiarity with chemical and/or aseptic production processes and applications in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

Supervise manufacturing employees and, when applicable, activities in other departments such as production, maintenance, and shipping.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities, including staffing, to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver products according to established procedures and approved processes.
Ensure site security and safety and properly shut down the site at the conclusion of the shift.
Supervise and participate in production operations.
Monitor and improve manufacturing efficiency, output, and safety through observations, measurements, and data collection and interpretation.
Ensure manufacturing processes follow written documentation, including batch records, cGMPs, SOPs, and work instructions.
Maintain and revise production procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and product quality.
Create, edit, and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
Implement and maintain manufacturing safety policies and procedures.
Investigate and eliminate manufacturing non-conformities using root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells to optimize space, equipment, materials, and personnel and increase capacity.
Assist with plant layout planning and rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations to improve space utilization and capacity.
Support process validations by relating processes to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting and interpreting data, and contributing to protocol summaries as needed.
Monitor work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Train, motivate, monitor, and evaluate manufacturing employees.
Develop and implement departmental cross-training initiatives to improve resource flexibility and capacity.
Participate in internal and customer audits.
Participate in activities related to ISO certification and ongoing conformance.
Work with internal departments to ensure customer commitments are met in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.