Pharma Production Lead - 2nd/3rd Shift (cGMP)

DSJ Global; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for Kalamazoo, MI. The role oversees 2nd and 3rd shifts in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, driving safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead teams, develop talent, and ensure production plans are met with compliant documentation. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, a solid grasp of cGMP/FDA requirements, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, quality systems and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability.
• Experience managing production performance metrics and implementing process improvements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for production associates with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ensure operations are executed in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, batch records, and regulatory standards.
• Drive attainment of production schedules while maximizing productivity and maintaining product quality.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and OEE.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Lead shift meetings, performance discussions, investigations, corrective actions, and employee development activities.
• Support deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for Kalamazoo, MI. The role oversees 2nd and 3rd shifts in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, driving safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead teams, develop talent, and ensure production plans are met with compliant documentation. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, a solid grasp of cGMP/FDA requirements, and a Bachelor’s degree.