Nuclear Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

HSA

401k

Early wage access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Work-life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily radiopharmaceutical production in a highly regulated environment. You will lead a team, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, several years in pharma, and strong supervisory and customer-service skills. It offers a stable full-time second-shift schedule with first-shift training and weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience with bulk formulation or filling is implied; aseptic technique preferred.
• 4 years related pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience with cGMP preferred.
• Aptitude for supervisory skills and customer service ability.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflicts to meet external/internal needs.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Manufacturing staff and oversees daily activities and production schedules.
• Trains, coaches, mentors, develops staff and conducts performance appraisals.
• Responsible for equipment and facilities sustainment, maintenance routing.
• Works with EHS and RSO to adhere to Radiation Safety Program.
• Manages budget objectives and resource utilization.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, suppliers and corporate contacts.
• Ensures internal quality and regulatory standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensures safety and security of the facility and adherence to regulations.
• Prepares reports and analyses for management and employee documentation.
• Delivers high-quality products and services and resolves complaints.
• Participates in organization-wide conferences and training; operates under GMP.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Nuclear environment safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred

4 years related pharmaceutical experience preferred

Experience with cGMP preferred

Job description

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time / 2nd shift
• Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• Training will be completed on 1st shift schedule
• 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 radiopharmaceutical 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:$82,100 - $117,200

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.