Manufacturing Supervisor Weekend Day Shift

Biopharma Careers; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the safe and efficient production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) on a dedicated B shift, with emphasis on cGMP compliance.

You will supervise, train and coach staff, manage batch records and SOPs, coordinate cross‑department tech transfers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality and regulatory adherence across all operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or Life Science.
• 2+ years of work experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 2+ years of manager/supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate staff; lead shifts to meet deadlines and enforce expectations.
• Maintain safe, clean work environments and model professional behavior.
• Ensure cGMP documentation accuracy, interpret in-process data, and review batch records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or Life Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Electronic Document Management Systems

Job description

Work Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Shift:

Department: LS-SC-UYWMC Madison Manufacturing

Hiring Manager: Ben Simoni

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

Your Role:

The Manufacturing Supervisor position primarily involves the safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.

This position is for B shift. (Thursday – Sunday 6:30am – 7:00pm, then Friday – Sunday 6:30am – 7:00pm)

• Supervise, train, and motivate staff; lead shifts to meet deadlines, enforce expectations, and take corrective actions when necessary
• Maintain safe, clean work environments and model ethical, professional behavior as a representative for customers and vendors
• Ensure cGMP documentation accuracy, interpret in-process data, and provide secondary data review during off-shifts
• Oversee and assist in API and intermediate manufacturing, serving as a primary operator and ensuring effective equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Apply strong knowledge of MilliporeSigma procedures, synthetic/process chemistry, and EDMS system to support production activities
• Author, review, and train staff on batch records, SOPs, and other written procedures while ensuring compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulations
• Coordinate project flow, scale-up, and tech transfer between departments, providing status updates and generating cost models for quotes
• Conduct employee training, performance reviews, recruitment, and cross-training to build effective teams within the production department
• Identify production gaps, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and remain available for emergency support

Physical Attributes:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates as necessary.
• Operate hand tools, calculators, and weighing / measuring devices

Employee will adhere to the GMP requirements defined within 21 CFR parts 210 &211, 820, ICH Q7, Safety standards set under ISO 14001 & 45001. This position primarily involves the safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. The role of Manufacturing Supervisor is primarily focused on ensuring manufacturing staff execute required production operations to support the end users and patients of the compounds produced at MilliporeSigma. These responsibilities include but are not limited to executing existing production procedures, updating supporting documents, and maintaining the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline.
• 2+ years of work experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 2+ years of manager/supervisor experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand written protocols
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and lead by example
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Strong mathematical skills
• Possess a high degree of internal motivation
• Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail

Pay Range for this position: $85,000-$136,800.

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.

RSREMD

RSREMD

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.