Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Scientific Protein Laboratories•Waunakee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), a biopharmaceutical company located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, develops and manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients under cGMP requirements. The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily cGMP manufacturing operations to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with requirements, SOPs, company policies, product specifications, and regulatory standards. The supervisor provides direct leadership to manufacturing personnel, supports documentation integrity and production performance, and serves as the primary escalation point for shift operations. This role promotes safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. It supervises and develops hourly operators, coordinates day-to-day production activities, maintains shift coverage and schedules, reviews manufacturing records, and works with other departments to meet production deadlines. The required schedule is 1st shift, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Monday and Tuesday and every other weekend (Friday through Sunday).

Requirements

Associate degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP-regulated environment.
At least 1 year of direct supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience using manufacturing databases, electronic documentation systems, ERP systems, or other production reporting tools.
Experience overseeing batch manufacturing operations and production personnel.
Ability to work 1st shift from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday and every other weekend (Friday through Sunday).
Ability to lift 50–75 pounds occasionally and 20–29 pounds routinely as required.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, dust, noise, allergens, temperature variations, and other industrial conditions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
Ability to interpret process and instrument diagrams (P&IDs).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Ensure manufacturing instructions are executed accurately and on time, and monitor operations to address routine issues in real time.
Review batch records, logbooks, and other documentation for completeness and accuracy; enforce ALCOA+ documentation practices and promote right-first-time work.
Escalate deviations, non-conformances, and safety concerns promptly.
Ensure staff are trained and qualified for assigned tasks; supervise operators in appropriate operating techniques and procedures.
Maintain shift coverage, scheduling, and attendance tracking, and create a finite schedule for the assigned team.
Promote safety and quality on the manufacturing floor, including PPE compliance and adherence to gowning procedures.
Participate in investigations involving deviations, incidents, or out-of-specification results, taking appropriate immediate action and escalating as needed.
Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and communicate them to management; support or lead implementation actions.
Serve as the primary contact for assigned shift operations, communicate production status and issues, and lead shift-change meetings.
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other teams to ensure production resources and systems are in place and products meet schedules and specifications.
Coach, train, develop, discipline, and recognize employees, including conducting performance reviews.
Prepare and maintain reports on production schedules, performance metrics, equipment and maintenance issues, and other operational analyses.
Assist in developing production schedules and coordinate with department managers and the Department Head to meet deadlines.
Supervise, coordinate, and control daily production and operating activities to optimize use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
Interact with outside vendors and senior management as needed.