Supervisor, Manufacturing

Curia • Rensselaer, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The second-shift Supervisor is part of Curia’s Production Department in Rensselaer and leads production operators manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in accordance with cGMP procedures, batch records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Supervisor directs daily production activities, oversees safe chemical handling, housekeeping, and documentation review, and supervises a team of 4–8 Operators. This position reports to the Production Manager and works 3–4 days per week on a rotating schedule covering 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, seven days per week.

The Supervisor coordinates team performance, training, shift handovers, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, equipment cleaning and upkeep, and quality and safety compliance. The role works with cross-functional teams to complete assignments and support continuous improvement, while auditing batch records and facility conditions and following up on internal QA audits.

The position may involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor weather, and electronic equipment. Proper personal protective equipment is required where applicable. The employee may also handle or generate hazardous waste and must follow applicable training and waste-management requirements.

Requirements

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One or more years of experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow applicable hazardous-waste training and handling requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• cGMP experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 4–8 Operators manufacturing APIs according to issued batch records and perform daily housekeeping activities.
• Work with management on team performance, including annual reviews, disciplinary actions, training status, and employee development plans.
• Prepare shift-change notes and communicate procedure changes and other pertinent information to the next shift.
• Summarize daily activities and shift progress for the Manager.
• Escalate non-conforming events to the appropriate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct, coordinate, and document quality and safety incidents and investigations, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Oversee cleaning of production equipment and the facility in accordance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Assist with troubleshooting and equipment upkeep through the maintenance process using work orders.
• Ensure direct reports’ training curricula are fully up to date.
• Work with Engineering, Materials Management, Quality Assurance, and Validation as necessary to complete assignments and support continuous improvement.
• Enforce safety procedures and guidelines in accordance with company SOPs and OSHA standards.
• Audit batch records in progress for the current and previous shifts.
• Conduct daily facility walkthrough audits to identify and correct errors, eliminate problems, or bring them to upper management’s attention.
• Address GMP issues identified in the facility, such as clutter in halls or inventory problems.
• Follow up and respond to QA internal audits within the allowed timeframe, assign corrective actions as appropriate, and ensure their completion.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.
• Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED