Manufacturing Supervisor

Biopharma Careers; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the production department, ensuring product quality and adherence to SOPs in a GMP environment. You will manage Production Technicians, provide coaching, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency while meeting schedules.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing and supervisory experience, with knowledge of filtration, aseptic techniques, and packaging. On-site role in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or life science required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as filtration, aseptic technique, sterile filling, and/or product packaging.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production department activities to ensure quality and SOP compliance.
• Manage Production Technicians and provide guidance and training to staff.
• Develop systems to measure and control production cost, quality and efficiency; approve overtime.
• Audit staff and systems to ensure SOPs are current and followed.
• Coordinate with Production Planner to meet production schedules and resource needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or life science

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

• Oversees production department activities to ensure product quality and compliance to a quality systems and established standard operating procedures.
• Manage Production Technicians to manufacture products according to all established procedures and specifications.
• Provide guidance, feedback and training to subordinate staff.
• Achieve company production goals and safety standards. Identify and implement improvements in quality and productivity.
• Maintain and establish production department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Audit staff and systems to ensure all SOPs are being followed, current and accurate as written.
• Develop systems to measure and control production cost, quality and efficiency. Controls and approves the overtime of all subordinates.
• Perform employee performance reviews. Establish standards for performance measurement of subordinate staff.
• In conjunction with the Production Planner, confirm production schedules and deploy resources to meet the agreed upon schedule.
• Assist in the implementation and validation of new products and production systems. Interact with all other departments as required.
• Participate in the establishment of purchasing specifications for production supplies and equipment.
• Control and maintain department supply inventory levels to ensure sufficient quantities to meet of Production.
• Identify areas for optimization of equipment and supplies and assist with problem resolution.
• Interact with customers during audits and assist in the investigation of production related incidents and audit deficiencies. Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive action.
• Provide Management reports and perform other duties as required.

Physical Attributes:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wear appropriate PPE as needed, to include respirators.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline.
• OR
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as filtration, aseptic technique, sterile filling, and/or product packaging.
• Knowledge of safety and ergonomic issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with a good track record coaching and developing direct reports.

Pay Range for this position:

$87,400.00 - $131,000.00. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!