Operations Superintendent

Kedrion Biopharma Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

and much more

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead overnight production operations in a highly regulated environment. You will drive daily execution, support frontline supervisors, and remove barriers to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

The role welcomes experienced leaders from manufacturing, logistics, or fast-paced operations who excel at solving problems, guiding people, and improving performance. Overnight shift is 6:00 PM–4:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of operations leadership experience across manufacturing, logistics, or distribution.
• Experience leading teams across multiple shifts and improving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead overnight operations and supervise Shift Supervisors and frontline teams.
• Translate priorities into execution plans and ensure consistent performance across shifts.
• Monitor metrics, staffing, schedules, and workflow to identify improvements.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain and EHS.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and document issues for leadership.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team supervision

Overnight shift management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

MS Office

OSHA 10

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Manager - Night Shift (5293)

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for us in treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies and Rh-Sensitization.

Job Summary

Lead the team that keeps operations moving. Join us as an Operations Superintendent and play a key role in overseeing overnight operations in a highly regulated production environment. In this leadership position, you'll drive daily execution, support frontline supervisors, remove operational barriers, and ensure teams have what they need to meet safety, quality, and production goals. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced operations leaders from manufacturing, logistics, distribution, supply chain, processing, or other fast-paced operational environments who enjoy solving problems, leading people, and improving performance.

What you'll do

• Drive daily operational activities across multiple work areas to ensure production, safety, quality, service, and compliance objectives are achieved.
• Translate leadership priorities into clear execution plans and ensure consistent performance across shifts.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Shift Supervisors and frontline teams.
• Promote strong communication and continuity between shifts to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Monitor operating metrics, staffing needs, schedules, and workflow challenges to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for significant operational, safety, quality, staffing, and compliance concerns.
• Support overnight operations by helping teams navigate critical issues, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely resolution of challenges.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Environmental Health & Safety to address operational barriers and support business objectives.
• Lead or support investigations, corrective actions, process changes, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ensure issues are properly documented, addressed, and communicated to leadership when necessary.
• Coach and develop Shift Supervisors by providing guidance, feedback, and support to help build a high-performing team.
• Track key performance indicators and help identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Support recovery efforts during unexpected operational events and help ensure business continuity.
• Implement approved continuous improvement initiatives and monitor results to drive efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Communicate operational performance, resource needs, and critical updates to leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support site operations and business goals.

Qualifications and need-to-know

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations leadership, team supervision, production management, logistics, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or other comparable operational environments.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating activities across multiple shifts or work groups.
• Experience identifying and resolving operational challenges while balancing safety, quality, service, and productivity objectives.
• Ability to support investigations involving operational, personnel, asset, or compliance-related matters.
• Knowledge of workplace safety principles, risk assessment, and operational compliance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to drive operational improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid certifications are preferred.
• Ability to work an overnight schedule of 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM.
• Experience in a regulated industry or environment is preferred but not required.
• Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note that salary ranges are calculated based off levels of: relevant experience, education, and certifications.

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. offers numerous benefits to our qualifying employees, including:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual
• and much more!

Please let us know if you would like further details regarding the benefits that we offer to our qualifying employees, and we would be glad to provide you with our full benefits guide, as well as answering any questions you may have!

If you require assistance with your employment application or need reasonable accommodations to perform job duties, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. participates in E-Verify and provides the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm employment authorization. For more information, please contact the Department of Homeland Security.