Supervisor, Visual Inspection

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Visual Inspection supports start-up and operational activities. This role leads a shift team supporting a 24/7 operating facility. The Supervisor, Visual Inspection oversees daily manual and automated Visual inspection operations for Drug Product in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulated environment. This role ensures inspection activities meet regulatory, quality, safety, and production requirements while leading and developing inspection personnel. This role is integral in defect detection, compliance, continuous improvement, and inspection readiness. Company Overview FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

High School diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects; OR
Associate’s degree with 6 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects; OR
Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects
Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing others

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field with 4 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects
Experience working in a facility start-up environment
Experience with electronic batch records, root cause analysis, technical writing, and initiation of investigations
Lean Six Sigma or similar certification

Responsibilities

Provides on the floor leadership for a shift team of Manufacturing Associates
Oversees and coordinates the execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments and huddles
Serves as the point of contact for escalations and provides guidance to resolve issues
Fosters an inclusive, People-First Culture with regular communication, conducting one-on-ones on a defined cadence with direct reports
Coaches and guides direct reports to cultivate professional development
Addresses employee questions and concerns, performance gaps, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Maintains a safe and current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) compliant environment by ensuring direct reports have correct and up-to date training
Supports manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement projects
Coordinates with other functional areas for additional activities requiring access to the manufacturing space and equipment, such as but not
Limited to maintenance, calibration activities, and the use of manufacturing equipment
Enforces company policies that directly impact employees (e.g., time reporting, time off approvals, shift work, and inclement weather)
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports, etc.)
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
Performs other duties, as assigned