Manufacturing Supervisor

Fujifilm•Thousand Oaks, CA

11d•$41 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is a critical leadership position that is responsible for guiding the Manufacturing Team in the execution of clinical and commercial GMP cell therapy activities. These include media preparation, master cell banks, viral vectors, cell separation, and both autologous and allogeneic cell therapies. The Manufacturing Supervisor is pivotal in delivering high-quality therapeutics, with a primary focus on the processing of cell therapy technologies, where aseptic processing is crucial. At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies California, we’re driving the future of medicine with the expertise to produce life-changing cell therapies like T-cell and CAR T immunotherapies. Working with pioneering biotech partners, our teams manufacture innovative treatments that improve lives. Join us at our advanced Thousand Oaks facility, where you’ll make a tangible impact on groundbreaking therapies. We offer a collaborative, flexible workplace and a vibrant culture driven by passion and energy—what we call Genki. If you’re ready to reimagine the future of healthcare, let’s create something extraordinary together. Our campus is in Thousand Oaks, California, an exceptional place to live with great schools, natural beauty, outdoor activities, and proximity to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. 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

1-4 years of direct or indirect management experience
Master of Science (M.Sc.) with 2+ years applicable biopharma experience; or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with 4+ years of applicable biopharma experience; or Associate degree with 6+ years of applicable biopharma experience; or High school diploma with 7+ years of applicable biopharma experience

Nice To Haves

Some leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with a willingness to develop and refine supervisory skills
Basic understanding or introductory experience with operational excellence and lean manufacturing practices
Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, a sense of urgency, and enthusiasm with emerging problem-solving capabilities
Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with various functional areas within the organization
Eagerness to learn how to effectively mentor and develop staff, contributing to and supporting a constructive organizational culture

Responsibilities

Production Oversight: Lead and support production activities in an aseptic environment, ensuring adherence to schedules and GMP compliance
Operations Management: Assist in daily manufacturing operations, identify improvement opportunities, and oversee manufacturing personnel
Documentation and Compliance: Write manufacturing documents for cellular therapies, review batch records, and initiate deviations as necessary
Regulatory Support: Collaborate with the quality group and contract manufacturing organization to support regulatory filings for clinical programs
Process Improvements: Identify and implement continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and ensure SOPs are current and accurate
Problem-Solving: Support critical investigations into manufacturing operations to ensure consistent high-quality products
Scheduling and Coordination: Manage scheduling of operations and support development and technology transfer activities in change control and qualification processes
Facility Systems Establishment: Assist in establishing systems for the new manufacturing facility and ensure alignment with process steps
Safety and Compliance: Perform tasks consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements, and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
Lead by example exhibiting our company values and 9 people fundamentals in day-to-day interactions