Supervisor, Production Operations - Nights

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports the timely manufacturing of parenteral products in an aseptic environment in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). The role supervises sterile filling equipment setup, operation of dehydrogenation equipment, filling and capping processes, and formulation tasks. It ensures compliance with applicable regulations and procedures, maintains current good documentation practices (cGDP), and participates in training and continuous improvement initiatives to improve production processes and efficiency. The supervisor also oversees sanitation of aseptic and controlled areas using specialized solutions and equipment, follows sanitization protocols for sterile equipment processing, and adheres to SOPs for sanitation and documentation activities.

The position manages personnel and room activities for assigned shifts, communicates shift and line-status information, tracks production metrics and material consumption, oversees equipment maintenance, and investigates safety incidents and quality deviations. The supervisor leads, develops, and supports team members and may provide leadership across functional areas in the absence of managers. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and requires willingness to work nights.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and, in the primary qualification pathway, at least five years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing or related-industry experience and one year of leadership experience. Alternative preferred pathways include an associate’s degree with three years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience; each degree pathway includes at least one year of leadership experience. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification and media qualification and be able to wear a respirator. Background and drug screening are required, with random drug screening; occupational health screening may also be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry, and at least one year of leadership experience; or the stated alternative degree pathways.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions, SOPs, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic across units of measurement and apply algebraic and geometric principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while handling abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficiency with manufacturing and internet software and Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to lead with integrity and respect, guide and coach team members, demonstrate business acumen, foster collaboration, champion change, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards, following safety protocols, participating in safety training, and encouraging team awareness.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen, including random drug screens; occupational health screening may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification and media qualification.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be willing to work nights.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in science, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Associate’s degree in science, business, engineering, or a related field, with three years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing or related-industry experience, including at least one year in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, engineering, or a related field, with one year of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing or related-industry experience, including at least one year in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate personnel and room activities for assigned shifts.
• Compile area-specific shift information and line-status data accurately and on time for support groups and the incoming shift management team.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and corporate and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain and report metrics to evaluate the assigned production unit’s performance.
• Mentor, develop, and guide direct reports in succession planning and cross-functional training.
• Monitor schedule adherence and material consumption rates for specific areas.
• Manage operational and preventive maintenance of area-specific processing equipment.
• Report and investigate safety incidents and quality deviations.
• Become fluent in all functional areas and provide leadership in the absence of managers.
• Share resources with other production units as needed and when available.
• Lead or conduct investigations, document revisions, protocol creation, and CAPA projects.
• Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date training.
• Supervise sterile filling equipment setup, dehydrogenation equipment operation, filling and capping processes, and formulation tasks.
• Oversee sanitation of aseptic and controlled areas and sterile equipment processing in accordance with protocols and SOPs.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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