Production Operations Supervisor - Second Shift

Kindeva Drug Delivery•Bridgeton, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operations Supervisor provides leadership for Sterile Production Manufacturing (SPM) operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role oversees daily manufacturing activities and leads production operators to achieve production schedules while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The supervisor works closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to drive operational excellence, develop employees, and support production of life-saving therapies. The position is onsite and follows a second-shift schedule, 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. Physical duties include extended standing and frequent walking in production areas, as well as bending, stooping, squatting, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role may involve working around moving machinery and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.
Regular onsite attendance is required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work effectively under strict production, quality, and performance deadlines.
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.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk frequently throughout production areas while supervising manufacturing operations.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work around moving machinery and varying temperatures while wearing required 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 in union environments when applicable.
Lead daily aseptic manufacturing operations and ensure production schedule attainment.
Supervise SPM operations so 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 of manufacturing activities.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, site safety requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Investigate deviations, quality events, and manufacturing issues and drive timely resolution.
Support audits of aseptic manufacturing processes and supporting operations.
Maintain compliance with documentation requirements and regulatory expectations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate waste.
Support operational excellence initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with site leadership to resolve operational issues and achieve production objectives.
Foster strong communication across departments to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.