Manufacturing Supervisor

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in St. Louis is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage personnel and resources at their facility. The role involves training employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to customer relations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a scientific discipline or significant manufacturing experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience or 7+ years in life science manufacturing.
• Familiarity with basic chemistry and science principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise personnel and resources for manufacturing.
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Communicate the group’s status and feedback to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-PMLA1 Liquid Media 1
Recruiter:Ashley Hennessy

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:
At MilliporeSigma, as the Manufacturing Supervisor at our 3506 S. Broadway location, your primary responsibility is to manage and supervise personnel and resources for manufacturing site. The Supervisor will develop subordinates’ knowledge and skills to improve performance and expand abilities. You will also coordinate the group’s efforts to accomplish departmental and company objectives in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and company regulations (OSHA, USDA, ExciPact, ISO, etc.).

• Select, train, develop, motivate and evaluate employees.
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with approved SOP’s, OJTs and other protocols.
• Provide strong avenue of communication for employees and ensure information is passed on to subordinates timely through weekly meetings and shift pass downs.
• Communicate the group’s status, data and feedback to management.
• Direct groups efforts toward ISCO Excellence and company goals.
• Represent the team in Material Review Board (MRB) and Production scheduling meetings.
• Plan for short-term and long-term responses to customer needs and company goals.
• Contribute to the support of customer relations and interact with the customers and represent the company during audits.
• May occasionally perform duties of direct reports.

Physical Attributes:

• Lift, push, pull or move up to 35 lbs independantly, 50lb assisted
• Wear appropriate PPE such as necessary (e.g., safety shoes and safety goggles)

Shift:Monday-Friday 5:30am to 2:30pm(with potential for off-shift/weekend work)

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) or engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, etc.)with 3+ years of manufacturing experience

OR

• High School Diploma or GED and 7+ years of life science manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic chemistry and science principles
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with Digital/Smart Manufacturing concepts
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or prior supervisory experience
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop employees
• Knowledge of various processing techniques and equipment
• Knowledge of asceptic manufacturing processes
• Good interpersonal, conflict resolution, motivation, and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include the ability to communicate with various disciplines and levels both one-on-one and in group communication

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.