Area Specialist I

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Shift differential 2.5%

Career growth and annual raises

EEO/AA Employer

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks an Area Specialist I to coordinate personnel and ensure on-time production schedules. You will work with training peers, guide SOP updates, and analyze processes to optimize output while maintaining cGMP compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, with on-site responsibilities and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years manufacturing experience required.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
• SAP, Trackwise, MasterControl required.
• Communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and oversight for small groups ranging in size from 5 to 25 team members
• Schedule team members proficiently to achieve target turnaround times and meet production schedule targets
• Area SME for SOP updates and proposed equipment/process changes
• Partner with training peers to drive training of team members
• Spend 50% of their production day in the manufacturing areas driving the teams and building rapport
• Coordinate required activities with other departments to ensure completion of production schedules
• Participate in RCAs, CAPAs, Change Controls, and other process improvements

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication

Collaboration and team building

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Trackwise

MasterControl

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

AsSpokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want tobuild something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The main function of the Area Specialist I is to coordinate personnel to achieve the desired production schedule. This person will work closely with peer training specialists to ensure compliance with cGMPs prior to assigning personnel to areas. The CMO Area Specialist is the line SME and will have in depth knowledge of area SOPs to help guide personnel throughout the production day. They are also expected to analyze present and proposed manufacturing processes and technologies to determine improvements to processes, equipment, and automation to optimize manufacturing processes, meet present and new regulations, reduce waste, increase capacity, and develop and implement methods to increase output while complying with cGMP's.

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and oversight for small groups ranging in size from 5 to 25 team members
• Schedule team members proficiently to achieve target turnaround times and meet production schedule targets
• Area SME for SOP updates and proposed equipment/process changes
• Partner with training peers to drive training of team members
• Spend 50% of their production day in the manufacturing areas driving the teams and building rapport
• Coordinate required activities with other departments to ensure completion of production schedules
• Participate in RCAs, CAPAs, Change Controls, and other process improvements

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2 years manufacturing experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
• Working knowledge of SAP is required.
• Working knowledge of Trackwise.
• Working knowledge of MasterControl.
• Communication
• Collaboration and team building

Preferred:

• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean principle certifications (6 Sigma or otherwise) preferred.
• Exposure to latex.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Possible contact with cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work in a cleanroom.

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full Time

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $28.24 – $35.29 + 2.5% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.