Nuclear Manufacturing Supervisor

Cardinal Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Indianapolis seeks a Plant Supervisor to lead manufacturing staff, oversee daily activities, and manage production schedules for radiopharmaceuticals. You will train, coach, and mentor team members while ensuring GMP, radiation safety practices, and quality are maintained.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 4 years of pharma experience, and strong supervisory and customer‑service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
• Experience with bulk formulation OR filling required.
• Experience with both is preferred.
• Aseptic technique preferred.
• 4 years related pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience with cGMP preferred.
• Aptitude for supervisory skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve customer/employee problems or conflicts to meet external and internal needs.
• Ability to be innovative in troubleshooting complex problems.
• Ability to promote teamwork within manufacturing location and region by treating staff with respect.
• Ability to manage weight up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work various shifts/schedules as needed.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises manufacturing staff and oversees daily activities and production schedules.
• Trains, coaches, mentors, develops, and provides direction to staff.
• Conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Responsible for Equipment and Facilities sustainment efforts and activities.
• Scheduling, performing, and documenting routing maintenance and break/fix operations.
• Works with EHS and RSO to adhere to Radiation Safety Program.
• Ensures attainment of budget objectives through effective financial management.
• Acts as liaison to maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and corporate contacts.
• Ensures internal quality and regulatory standards are maintained.
• Oversees safety for all employees and security of the facility.
• Ensures procedures follow federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Prepares regular reports and analysis for management and employee documentation.
• Ensures high quality products and services are delivered to customers; resolves complaints.
• Conducts staff meetings and participates in organization-wide training.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Shift/Schedule

Full Time / Day Shift Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Must be flexible to work other hours and days as needed including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Supervises Manufacturing staff and oversees daily activities, and production schedules as it pertains to those delivery systems.
• Trains, coaches, mentors, develops, and provides direction to staff.
• Conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Responsible for Equipment and Facilities sustainment efforts and activities.
• Up to and including scheduling, performing, and documenting routing maintenance and break/fix operations.
• Works with EHS and RSO to adhere to Radiation Safety Program (Best Practices and Policies).
• Ensures attainment of budget objectives through effective financial management and optimal utilization of resources.
• Acts as liaison to ensure and take an active role in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and corporate contacts through regular interactions.
• Ensures internal quality and regulatory standards are maintained at or above an acceptable level.
• Ensures positive working relationships with all CAH employees through regular interactions, team building, and active listening.
• Oversees and is accountable for safety for all employees and security of the facility.
• Ensures operational procedures are followed with and adhere to federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Prepares regular reports and analysis for management, customer correspondence, succession plans, and employee documentation.
• Ensures high quality products and services are delivered to customers (both internally and externally); and works within their abilities to resolve complaints.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Participates in organization-wide conferences and training activities.
• Operates under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions (GMP), which are highly regulated by State and Federal agencies and internal quality and regulatory professionals.
• Exposure to very low radiation levels from radiopharmaceuticals suitable for human use.
• Employees receive specific training in keeping with regulatory guidelines and are monitored for exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
• Experience with bulk formulation OR filling required.
• Experience with both is preferred.
• Aseptic technique preferred.
• 4 years related pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience with cGMP preferred.
• Aptitude for supervisory skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve customer/employee problems or conflicts to meet the needs of external and internal customers.
• Ability to be innovative in troubleshooting complex problems.
• Ability to promote teamwork within manufacturing location and region by treating staff members with respect.
• Ability to manage weight up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work various shifts/schedules as needed.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff.
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers.
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels.
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution.

Anticipated salary range

Anticipated salary range: $82,100 - $117,200 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close

11/14/2026

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Company Background

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.