Supervisor, Production (12-Hour Day Shift)

Fresenius Kabi•Melrose Park, IL

About The Position

The Supervisor, Production supervises and coordinates liquid production personnel and processes in an assigned area. This includes coordinating component preparation, aseptic and terminally sterilized filling and capping, and lyophilization processing. The position oversees production on an assigned shift, works on the production floor, and ensures personnel and operations comply with company and regulatory requirements. The supervisor must be flexible to work assigned shifts and provide coverage for vacations and staffing gaps. The role coordinates daily and weekly production schedules, collaborates with department management and other functional areas, supports continuous improvement, investigates deviations, and implements corrective and preventative actions. It also coordinates staffing and training, evaluates employee performance, maintains communication across operations and shifts, supports product release through production batch-record review, manages departmental procedures, and supplies production data for reporting and line-efficiency tracking. Employees are responsible for compliance with applicable Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems. The stated salary range is $80,000 to $100,000, with eligibility for a bonus plan targeting 6% of base salary. The posting describes comprehensive benefits, including retirement contributions, paid leave, health coverage, and wellness support. Employment is at-will and does not guarantee a permanent employment arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience.
At least five years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
At least two years of experience in a leadership role.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding written workplace materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an FDA-regulated industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate execution of the daily and weekly production schedule based on direction from area production managers.
Oversee production processes on the assigned shift and coordinate relevant activities on the production floor.
Coordinate support activities with department management and other functional areas.
Encourage assigned personnel to define and recommend continuous process improvements.
Complete timely deviation investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Ensure compliant application of departmental and company policies and procedures, safety programs, standards, and cGMPs.
Coordinate staffing for the assigned area and ensure personnel training is up to date.
Develop and execute training and follow-up programs to support staff development.
Regularly evaluate the performance of operations personnel.
Establish effective communication methods to maintain continuity of information across operations and shifts.
Support product release through efficient review and completion of production batch records.
Create, revise, and review departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide production data to managers for monthly reports and line-efficiency tracking.
Perform other duties assigned by production management.
Ensure compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.