Production Operations Supervisor - Second Shift

Kindeva•Bridgeton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operations Supervisor provides leadership for Sterile Production Manufacturing (SPM) operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role oversees daily manufacturing activities and production operators, ensuring schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The supervisor collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to drive operational excellence, develop employees, and support the production of therapies for patients. The role is onsite and scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The supervisor must be willing and able to work beyond normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.

Requirements

Associate degree in a scientific, technical, manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field and at least two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; alternatively, at least ten years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations in lieu of a degree.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Kronos, and Veeva.
Reading comprehension and writing proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse workforce.
Self-starter with strong interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills.
Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and work effectively under strict production, quality, and performance deadlines.
Regular onsite attendance is required.
Willingness and ability to work beyond normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.
Ability to stand for extended periods without medical restrictions that would prevent completion of essential job duties; bend, stoop, squat, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds; and walk frequently throughout production areas.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work around moving machinery and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience.
Experience in regulated environments.
Union leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise production personnel and Lead Operators; manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, vacations, and overtime.
Interview, hire, onboard, train, coach, mentor, and develop employees; conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when appropriate.
Ensure employees maintain required qualifications, certifications, and training.
Lead daily production meetings and promote accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Support employee relations and labor relations activities, including union environments when applicable.
Lead daily aseptic manufacturing operations and ensure production schedule attainment.
Supervise SPM operations to ensure production activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures.
Coordinate manufacturing activities to support production goals and customer commitments; support operational readiness and timely execution.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, site safety requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness; maintain compliance with documentation requirements.
Investigate deviations, quality events, and manufacturing issues, and drive timely resolution.
Support audits of aseptic manufacturing processes and supporting operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance; identify process improvements and opportunities to eliminate waste.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain, and collaborate with site leadership to resolve operational issues and achieve production objectives.
Foster strong cross-departmental communication to support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.