Chemical Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Phlow Corporation; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Stock options

Medical, life & disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Phlow Corporation in Petersburg, VA seeks a Supervisor, Chemical Processes to oversee front‑line pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensure GMP compliance, coach staff, manage incidents, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include shift supervision, performance reviews, and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to maintain safe, efficient operations. This role supports 24/7 manufacturing, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three to five years previous experience in development, manufacturing or analytical chemistry.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and RCA tools.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate shift operations and manage incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure GMP, safety, and SOP adherence.
• Lead and develop manufacturing personnel through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Manage incidents, prepare status reports, delegate resources, and resolve conflicts.
• Use data and metrics to identify trends and drive data‑driven decisions.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPAs.
• Conduct daily Tier meetings and communicate KPIs, safety, and quality metrics.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Chemical manufacturing

Safety consciousness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

3–5 years experience in development/manufacturing/analytical chemistry

Job description

Phlow Corporation in Petersburg, VA seeks a Supervisor, Chemical Processes to oversee front‑line pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensure GMP compliance, coach staff, manage incidents, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include shift supervision, performance reviews, and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to maintain safe, efficient operations. This role supports 24/7 manufacturing, including nights and weekends.