Manufacturing Supervisor

Astrix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor with upstream processing experience to join their team in Chicago. The role involves supervising manufacturing operations and fostering team engagement. Successful candidates will have a background in Engineering or Life Sciences and possess relevant experience in biotech manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in media/buffer prep, fermentation, and aseptic filtration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise upstream manufacturing operations including media prep and fermentation.
• Promote safety compliance with EHS guidelines.
• Manage inventory and ensure product quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Upstream manufacturing

Team engagement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, or related Life Sciences

Job description

This range is provided by Astrix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$93,000.00/yr - $103,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Astrix

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We are an innovative, commercial scale manufacturing leader, specializing in preclinical and clinical testing, and we’re looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor with upstream processing experience to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that’s shaping the future of biotech!

Salary: 93K-103K (not including annual bonuses)

Schedule: 3rd shift 10p-6:30am

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute upstream manufacturing operations, including media/buffer prep, fermentation, chromatography, and aseptic filtration.
• Foster team engagement through regular check-ins, goal setting, performance reviews, and offering growth opportunities.
• Promote a safety-first culture by compliance with EHS guidelines.
• Efficiently manage shift activities, ensuring smooth handoffs.
• Ensure cleanroom conditions are maintained by following cleaning protocols and coordinating routine area checks.
• Track raw materials and inventory, performing routine inventory counts, and requesting necessary supplies to avoid production disruptions.
• Monitor and ensure product quality through PLC controls, HMI interfacing, integrity testing, and in-process testing.
• Provide training and guidance to team members.
• Ensure Batch Records and cGMP documentation are accurately completed and reviewed.
• Assist in the completion of Change Control, CAPA, and deviation/investigation reports.
• Write and review SOPs and other key documents to enhance process efficiency and ensure compliance with cGMPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, or related Life Sciences field with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in upstream biotechnology manufacturing including media/buffer prep, fermentation, and aseptic filtration.
• Supervisory experience is a plus!

***This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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