Manufacturing Supervisor - Formulation - Weekend Nights

Homeland Talent Solutions; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA and HSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Homeland Talent Solutions partners with an established pharmaceutical manufacturer to hire a Manufacturing Supervisor – Formulation for the Spokane, WA operation. This role leads formulation activities in a cGMP setting, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution on the production floor.

The supervisor will develop staff, manage priorities, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Engineering and Validation teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience as a supervisor or team lead is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are preferred.
• Ability to lead frontline employees and drive accountability in a production environment is preferred.
• Commitment to cGMP compliance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and reinforce standards and safety.
• Oversee production readiness including staffing, materials, equipment status, and documentation accuracy.
• Monitor production performance and KPIs to meet targets.
• Own functional KPIs and report performance and improvement plans to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, aseptic standards, environmental monitoring, and safety procedures.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation such as batch records and logbooks.
• Lead deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop frontline employees through feedback, training and development planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

On-floor presence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

MasterControl

Job description

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organization to hire a Manufacturing Supervisor – Formulation for its Spokane, WA manufacturing operation. The Manufacturing Supervisor will provide frontline leadership within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, overseeing formulation operations, production execution, employee performance, quality compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal Manufacturing Supervisor brings hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience, maintains a strong presence on the production floor, develops and coaches employees, manages production priorities, and ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor while reinforcing manufacturing standards, safety expectations, and operational discipline
• Oversee production readiness, including staffing, materials, equipment status, and documentation accuracy
• Monitor production performance, staffing levels, and operational metrics to ensure production targets are achieved
• Own functional KPIs and communicate performance, challenges, and improvement plans to leadership
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, SOPs, aseptic standards, environmental monitoring requirements, and safety procedures
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, including batch records and logbooks
• Lead and support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and develop frontline employees through regular feedback, performance discussions, training, and development planning
• Support employee onboarding, cross‑training, and ongoing skill development
• Promote accountability while fostering a positive, collaborative, and team‑oriented work environment
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Engineering, and Validation teams to resolve production and compliance issues
• Communicate production risks, operational performance, and escalation items to leadership in a timely manner

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor’s degree is not required
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, logistics, or another regulated environment, preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a supervisor, team lead, trainer, coordinator, or through another formal or informal leadership role, preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, team-building, and problem‑solving skills, preferred
• Ability to lead frontline employees, establish clear expectations, and drive accountability in a production environment, preferred
• Strong commitment to cGMP compliance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing or quality management systems, preferred
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CMO/CDMO, medical device, food/beverage, food science, or other regulated manufacturing environments, preferred
• Experience within a GMP, FDA‑regulated, cleanroom, aseptic, or highly controlled production environment, preferred
• Formulation, compounding, batching, solution preparation, or related process‑manufacturing experience, preferred
• Experience with deviations, investigations, CAPA, training compliance, or quality systems, preferred
• Familiarity with SAP, TrackWise, MasterControl, or comparable ERP/QMS platforms, preferred
• Experience leading shift activities, production employees, onboarding, training, or employee development, preferred

Additional Information

Schedule: Friday through Sunday and every other Thursday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

The role requires the ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, stand or sit for extended periods, and work around moderate noise, cleaning chemicals, and latex. Candidates outside the Spokane area who are open to relocation will be considered.

This role offers a competitive pay of $46.98–$55.27/hour, including a 15% shift differential. A sign‑on incentive may also be available depending on the candidate and circumstances. Benefits begin on the first day and include medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Summary

This is an opportunity to take a hands‑on leadership role in a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, lead a dedicated production team, and directly impact safety, quality, and operational performance. You’ll have the opportunity to develop employees, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in ensuring compliant and efficient formulation operations. If you’re ready to grow your manufacturing leadership career in a highly regulated environment where your experience matters.

EEO Notice

Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.