"Bridging Innovation to Cure"
"Developing and manufacturing your cell therapies from benchtop to bedside"
Summary
Cellipont Bioservices is growing, and we are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor who believes in the potential bridging of client’s discoveries to patient cures and who wants to challenge the status quo and take Cellipont and its clients to the next level.
The Role
The Manufacturing Supervisor will provide hands‑on direction for manufacturing personnel and activities. This position requires extensive technical expertise in aseptic techniques and expertise in writing/reviewing SOPs, Batch Records, Deviations, CAPAs and other technical documents/compliance documents as it relates to the Manufacturing Operations. The Manufacturing Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring all personnel activities are executed timely and cost effectively to ensure customer and stakeholder satisfaction. This role requires strong customer service capability, the ability to work cross‑functionally and strong leadership skills.
- Oversee and schedule the manufacturing operations and personnel
- Lead a manufacturing team to identify issues and propose adequate solutions
- Responsible for training manufacturing personnel on the use of batch records, scheduling, ordering of raw materials, components and supplies, setting up production batches, and maintaining inventory
- Ensure batches adhere to established quality standards
- GMP batch review and close‑out with Quality Assurance group
- Conduct interviews and provide input for hiring new manufacturing specialists
- Provide daily production updates to production managers, client representatives, and project managers
- Provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing team
- Represent the department to clients and on cross‑functional project teams
- May operate production equipment and inspect, label, or package products
- Work with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and technology groups on issues and identify process improvement opportunities
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of manufacturing documentation per approved procedures
- Identify and support the implementation of process efficiencies and areas for improvement
- Ensure solutions are consistent with the organization’s objectives
- Responsible for establishing performance standards, employee coaching and development, determining employee responsibilities, evaluating performance and rewarding as appropriate
- Perform additional duties as needed
The Candidate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 5‑7 years in a GMP environment with experience in GMP manufacturing operations/Cell Therapy/Human Cell Cultivation. CDMO experience preferred.
- 3 years minimum of leadership/management experience in a GMP environment
- Experience in writing, executing and reviewing SOPs/MBRs while maintaining proper GDP guidelines.
- Good mechanical aptitude, familiar with general equipment associated with cell and gene therapy processing.
- Detail oriented and highly motivated; follows oral and written instructions, communicates effectively, thinks logically, and thrives independently and/or in a fast‑paced team environment
- Proficient in Word and Excel.
- Ability to interpret process trends and data and react appropriately to unexpected outcomes.
- Innovative spirit, strong initiative and work ethic, and positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexible hours and inconsistent schedules as necessary to meet production demands and timelines.
- Must be available to work 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 11:00 PM), Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend or holiday support as needed.
Work Environment
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Ability to work off‑shift and extra hours as required
- Weekends and holidays as required
Position Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth within an expanding team
- Defined career path and annual performance review & feedback process
- Cross‑functional exposure to other areas within the organization
- Robust benefit package designed for unique health & wellness needs, including coverage for your furry family members
- 401(k) strong employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Flexible work schedules and PTO based on role/level, increasing 1 PTO day each year and paid holidays
- Gain experience in the cutting‑edge cell therapy space
"At Cellipont Bioservices, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Our "family" approach ensures you will get the mentorship you need to develop a satisfying career here!"