Operations Supervisor (Swing Shift)

Serán BioScience; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off over four weeks annually

Retirement contributions after 90 days

Health plans with employee coverage

Life and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program including

Job summary

Serán BioScience in Bend, Oregon, is expanding its Spray Dry Manufacturing Operations with a swing shift supervisor to oversee daily activities and ensure GMP compliance with SOPs. The role focuses on spray dry dispersion manufacturing, suite cleaning, material dispensing, and documentation.

The supervisor will lead the production team, assign tasks, review quality records, and participate in audits. Leadership and problem-solving in a GMP setting are essential, with 2 years GMP experience

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail required.
• Strong math, analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Effective communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading small production teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily swing shift activities and a small production team.
• Follow and review SOPs; write and review SOPs as needed.
• Weigh, measure, and handle components; manage hazardous materials.
• Participate in audits and inspections; maintain equipment.
• Draft and approve quality records; act as subject matter expert.
• Train staff; complete batch records and logbooks.
• Coordinate communications within the operations team; adapt to company initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Leadership abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serán is expanding the Spray Dry Manufacturing Operations capabilities into a swing shift to support daily activities for the Operations Department. This Operations Supervisor will oversee swing shift activities according to established procedures focusing on spray dry dispersion manufacturing schedule. This position is responsible for ensuring a high level of compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory guidance. The Operations Supervisor assigned to swing shift will direct the daily workflow of the department, assign tasks to Operations team members, and ensure projects are completed to GMP standards and specifications of SOP with a focus on suite cleaning and material dispensing. Operations Supervisor is responsible for independent problem solving and expressing good judgement in decision making and knowing when it is appropriate to escape concerns. Those with SDD experience in a GMP manufacturing environment who aspire to lead and motivate others are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee small production team and daily shift activities
• Followstrict standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Write and review standard operating procedures
• Weighs, measures, subdivides, and disposes of components
• Safely handle hazardous materials
• Participatein audits or inspections
• Inspects andmaintainsequipment
• Draft, review, and approve quality records as technical approver
• Subject matter expertfor operations
• Conductand attend training activities
• Completes documentation, including logbooks and batch production and control records
• Works closelyand communicates effectively with operations team
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude
• Intermediate math skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Communicateseffectively andmaintainsproductive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside of the company
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Proficient mathand problem-solvingskills
• Strong time management skills withabilityto meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize andask forassistancetodelegate tasks when appropriate
• Ability tofocus ina fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrates history of leadership abilities
• Proficient in Oral Solid Dosage and Spray Dry equipment and GMP processing
• Requires a minimum of 2 year of GMP experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing whilemonitoringequipment
• Must be able tolift upto 25 pounds regularly, and up to 55 pounds occasionally
• Requireabilityto work swing shiftwith the possibility of 12-hour shifts
• Must be able to wear a Tyvek suit with PAPR for extended periods of time
• Exposure to constant low-level equipment noise, and occasional high-level alarms
• Work near heat generating equipment
• Must be able tooperateaforklift,training provided
• Move up and down ladders, kneel, squat and lift from the floor
• Movemopaboveheadwhile cleaning room surfaces
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance

Compensation correlates to skills and experience presented by selected candidate. Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits Summary

• Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period.
• Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions.
• Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage.
• An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701