Supervisor Heparin Operations - Sioux City, IA

Scientific Protein Laboratories•Sioux City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Heparin Operations leads daily operations within a cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The role supervises production personnel, ensures compliance with cGMP standards, and drives safe, efficient, and on-time manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate teams while maintaining a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
At least 2 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
Experience working in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
Ability to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and resources to support production needs.
Knowledge of SOPs, safety procedures, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to manage production schedules and achieve production goals.
Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and production reporting tools.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience coaching, training, and developing production employees.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs. occasionally and perform physical production-floor activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
5 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet production demands.
Experience working directly with vendors, suppliers, or external partners.
Ability to investigate operational issues and communicate findings to senior management.
Experience monitoring production metrics, budgets, and operational performance.
Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
Experience conducting performance reviews and managing employee performance.
Previous experience using QMS, CMMS, WMS, or other computerized warehouse or inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure systems and resources support production schedules and that products meet specifications and comply with SOPs, cGMPs, company policies, and safety procedures.
Supervise hourly operators in proper operating techniques and procedures.
Coach, train, develop, discipline, and recognize employees, including conducting performance reviews.
Develop department employees by establishing objectives and communicating rules and policies while building morale and motivation.
Assist in developing production schedules and coordinate scheduling with the department manager to meet deadlines.
Monitor and control production schedules and activities to achieve departmental performance objectives.
Supervise, coordinate, and control production and operating activities to optimize use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
Ensure adequate equipment, supplies, and labor are available to manufacture products.
Maintain compliance with company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.
Advise department management on daily operations and recommend process improvements.
Investigate and resolve problems, identify root causes, and communicate findings to senior management.
Monitor processes and manipulate databases, documents, and/or spreadsheets to support business reporting requirements.
Interact with outside vendors as needed.