Manufacturing Supervisor (Cell Therapy CDMO)

Cellipont Bioservices; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Cellipont Bioservices is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations and personnel, ensuring strict GMP compliance and high-quality batch records. The role involves training staff, coordinating raw materials, and driving continuous improvement across the production floor.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Tech groups to resolve issues, oversee batch reviews, and maintain documentation per approved procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience writing, executing and reviewing SOPs/MBRs while maintaining GDP guidelines.
• Strong leadership/management experience in GMP environments.
• Familiarity with cell therapy processing equipment and QA collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and schedule manufacturing operations and personnel.
• Lead a team to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Train personnel on batch records, raw materials, and production setup.
• Ensure batches meet established quality standards.
• Coordinate GMP batch review and close-out with QA.
• Provide daily production updates to managers and clients.

Skills

GMP compliance

Leadership

SOP writing

Batch records

Quality documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Data interpretation

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Documentation tools

Job description

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 Manufacturing Supervisor will provide hands‑on direction for manufacturing personnel and activities. This position requires extensive technical expertise in aseptic techniques and proficiency in writing/reviewing SOPs, batch records, deviations, CAPAs, and other technical document & 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 will also require the individual to demonstrate strong customer service capability, ability to work cross‑functionally and possess strong leadership skills.

Role

• 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 specialist
• 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, coaching and development, determining employee responsibilities, evaluating performance and rewarding as appropriate
• Perform additional duties as needed

Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree – Life Sciences or Chemical Engineering and minimum 5–7 years in GMP environment with experience in GMP manufacturing operations / Cell Therapy / Human Cell Cultivation. CDMO experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years 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, follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, think logically, and thrive 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 ability to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to work off‑shift and extra hours as required
• Weekends & 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 of 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 one 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!

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Cellipont Bioservices is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Cellipont Bioservices employee by a third‑party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement will become the sole property of Cellipont Bioservices. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.