Contamination Control Supervisor

PowerToFly; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Westport is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Contamination Control team. You will lead a skilled group, coordinate sanitisation of cleanrooms, and ensure documentation and audits are in order on a rotating day/night schedule.

Strong technical knowledge and cross-functional communication are essential for success. You'll drive adherence to GMP, quality and safety standards, manage equipment and supplies, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in science or engineering related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills essential for cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and develop the contamination control team through effective communication and coaching.
• Lead and coordinate all contamination control activities on the assigned shift aligned with production needs and KPIs.
• Escalate risks and performance issues to the Contamination Control Manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure audit readiness of areas and documentation at all times.
• Perform cleanroom sanitisation of Biologics manufacturing areas including Core 1–4, PFS, and sterility suites.
• Maintain stock of cleaning disinfectants, PPE, and waste removal; ensure autoclave cycles and filter testing are completed per procedures.
• Follow gowning procedures to ensure contamination control and minimize cleanroom contamination.
• Complete documentation and logbooks accurately and on time per Good Documentation Practices.
• Report equipment issues and participate in training and eLMS completion; comply with EHS, Quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in GEMBA and Process Confirmations to identify improvement opportunities and support site metrics.

Education

3rd level qualification in science or engineering related discipline

Job description

About the Opportunity

AbbVie Westport is the largest operating facility in the AbbVie global network and a recognised centre of excellence for aseptic fill‑finish operations. The site is a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with a strong pipeline of new product introductions, technology transfers, and development projects spanning both small and large molecule programmes.

We are looking for a talented and driven Shift Supervisor for our Contamination Control team. The Contamination Control Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of contamination control operators, sanitising cleanrooms and support areas in the Biological cores. This shift‑based role rotates between days and nights on a monthly basis, so ability to work shifts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and develop the contamination control team through effective communication, performance reviews and coaching.
• Lead and coordinate all contamination control activities on the assigned shift, ensuring activities are prioritised and executed in line with production requirements, schedules and Key Process Indicators (KPIs).
• Escalate risks and performance issues in a timely manner to the Contamination Control Manager.
• Ensure assigned areas and CCO associated documentation is audit ready at all times.
• Perform cleanroom sanitisation of the Biologics manufacturing areas which includes Core 1, Core 2, Core 3, Core 4, PFS and sterility suites. This includes performing post batch, routine and triple cleans in accordance with the relevant procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure the relevant areas are stocked with cleaning disinfectants/gloves/gowns/goggles and removal of waste from the area.
• Complete autoclave cycles and filter testing in compliance with procedures.
• Understand and follow gowning procedures and protocols assigned to assure consistent, reliable, and timely performance of contamination control responsibility within the team and to ensure minimal contamination of the clean room through inadequate gowning.
• Accurately complete documentation and logbooks on time, accurately and legibly in compliance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Report equipment issues to relevant departments.
• Attend all the relevant training sessions and ensure training is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure eLMS training is completed in a timely manner within due dates.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS, Quality and housekeeping standards notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Participate in GEMBA’s and Process Confirmations to identify further improvement opportunities within the department.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in support of achieving site metrics.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in science or engineering related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills essential for working across multi‑functional teams.

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