24/7 Fermentation Production Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor in Peoria, IL, to lead daily fermentation and downstream manufacturing operations for our bio-based products. The role requires hands-on leadership of production personnel and contract labor, ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with Microbiology, R&D, Process Development, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to drive troubleshooting, process consistency, and continuous improvement, while

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant manufacturing and leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or maintenance, including demonstrated shift leadership, team supervision, or equivalent leadership responsibility.
• Experience in fermentation, biotechnology, chemical processing, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or another process-driven manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, production documentation, deviation management, and continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable while fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with setup, preparation, and ongoing operation of fermentation and downstream processing systems, ensuring readiness for production and compliance with documentation, safety, quality, and operating requirements.
• Oversees and participates in fermentation manufacturing and downstream processing activities, coordinating, supervising, and supporting technicians and contract labor to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Monitors shift activities, production progress, process parameters, and resource allocation to support production objectives and product quality.
• Ensures effective shift handoffs and communicates production status, equipment issues, safety concerns, process deviations, and outstanding priorities to incoming personnel and stakeholders.
• Maintains knowledge of fermentation, downstream processing, and facility utilities to support safe and reliable operations; oversees night and weekend utilities as needed.
• Submits work orders and coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance to support equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in chemical/biological engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor in Peoria, IL, to lead daily fermentation and downstream manufacturing operations for our bio-based products. The role requires hands-on leadership of production personnel and contract labor, ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with Microbiology, R&D, Process Development, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to drive troubleshooting, process consistency, and continuous improvement, while