Visual Inspection Manager (FFIP) - 2nd shift
About The Position
The Manager, Visual Inspection Operations provides hands-on leadership and strategic oversight of 1st shift visual inspection operations within a regulated vaccine manufacturing environment. This role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while fostering a culture of ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an experienced visual inspection leader who sets clear expectations, holds teams accountable to defined standards, and drives measurable performance improvements. This individual brings strong technical knowledge of manual and automated inspection processes and leverages industry best practices to strengthen systems, elevate inspector capability, and enhance operational efficiency. This leader serves as a change agent—developing talent, improving processes, reinforcing right-first-time execution, and elevating inspection excellence across the shift.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of direct visual inspection experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing and team leadership experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
- Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and performance improvement.
- Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience leading visual inspection operations across multiple organizations or sites.
- Proven success implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, or compliance.
- Experience with automated or semi-automated inspection systems.
- Knowledge of iSHIFT, eBR systems, or inspection management software.
- Demonstrated success developing high-performing inspection teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead visual inspection operations during 2nd shift.
- Establish clear expectations and drive accountability across the team.
- Coach, develop, and mentor inspectors and frontline leaders.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EU Annex 1, and regulatory requirements.
- Review batch records and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Lead preliminary deviation investigations and support root cause analysis.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Maintain inspection standards and ensure audit readiness.
- Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet throughput and quality targets.
- Drive efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives.
- Implement best practices from industry benchmarking and prior experience.
- Lead or support automation initiatives for visual inspection systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to company safety policies.
- Participate in incident investigations and safety walkthroughs.
- Promote safety culture and compliance with HSE standards.
Benefits
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
