Manufacturing Supervisor

Actalent; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent in Baraboo, Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a 10–15 person team in a cleanroom pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will oversee daily manufacturing activities, batch record review, and equipment operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in GMP settings, supervisory experience, strong documentation skills, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong GMP, SOP, batch records and manufacturing documentation knowledge.
• Experience reviewing production records and supporting investigations/corrective actions.
• Experience coaching employees and supporting training initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom or controlled environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 10–15 employees in daily operations.
• Promote safety, quality, and professionalism in a collaborative environment.
• Evaluate employee performance and address concerns with management.
• Support training and development with training personnel and leads.
• Ensure accurate documentation of process parameters and quality checks.
• Review batch records and production documentation for compliance.
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate material handling and production activities.

Skills

GMP regulations

Supervisory experience

Quality documentation

Training & coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Cleanroom environment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads a team of 10–15 employees in a cleanroom pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations by overseeing daily manufacturing activities, batch record review, and equipment operations. The supervisor provides leadership, training, and coaching to team members while maintaining strict adherence to GMP requirements and standard operating procedures. This position supports quality, compliance, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 10–15 employees, ensuring safe and efficient daily operations.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented work environment while leading by example in safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Evaluate employee performance and partner with management to address performance concerns when needed.
• Collaborate with training personnel and team leads to support employee training and development.
• Assign personnel based on skill level, training status, and production priorities.
• Conduct in-process verifications to ensure compliance with GMP regulations, SOPs, batch records, and quality standards.
• Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Investigate production deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee material preparation and manufacturing activities, including measuring, weighing, and documenting production processes.
• Ensure employees accurately document process parameters, quality checks, and production data.
• Monitor manufacturing operations and equipment to ensure processes remain within established specifications.
• Oversee equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
• Direct and support cleaning and sanitization activities following production runs.
• Partner with Quality, Training, and Operations teams to support compliance and process improvements.
• Reinforce safe handling of chemicals, pharmaceutical compounds, and other regulated materials.
• Coordinate material handling activities, including movement of raw materials and production supplies.
• Coach and develop employees through training, feedback, and ongoing support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Communicate production priorities and operational updates to leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, food, chemical, laboratory, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations, SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing production records and supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience coaching employees and supporting training initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems used for documentation and process monitoring.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience partnering with Quality Assurance or Compliance teams.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Baraboo, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Baraboo,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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