Manufacturing Operations Supervisor I

Avantor•Bakersfield, CA

8d•$62,500 - $100,625•Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing activities in a specific area. The role ensures effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel to produce quality products at minimum cost. It 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. (3rd shift).

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.
Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or chemical production experience.
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assess product and process risks 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise manufacturing employees and, as needed, employees 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 under established procedures and approved processes.
Ensure site security, safety, and proper shutdown at the end of the shift.
Supervise and participate in production operations.
Monitor and improve manufacturing process efficiency, output, and safety using observations, measurements, and data analysis.
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 process 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, including facility, equipment, and operations rearrangements to improve space utilization and capacity.
Support process validations by defining process-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 and 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.