Production Engineer Supervisor

Cambrex; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee operating personnel for safe, efficient, and profitable chemical manufacturing operations. You will manage day-to-day manpower, equipment, and processing needs to meet quality and delivery targets.

Shift work is required and you will collaborate across departments to ensure timely shipment of products. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and ongoing improvements in yields and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of chemical processing/manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software.
• DEA background check required.
• Respirator use required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production area meets safety and quality requirements.
• Schedule operations to prevent delays and optimize manpower.
• Ensure SOP adherence across operations and activities.
• Train employees and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for scheduled and unscheduled work.
• Assist in improving yields and reducing waste and costs.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Process Engineering during new product introductions.
• Participate in process evaluations with superintendents or engineers.

Skills

Chemical processing experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Windows software proficiency

DEA background check

Respirator use

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor will be expected to supervise operating personnel for safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the chemical manufacturing area. The incumbent will be responsible for administration of day-to-day manpower, equipment and processing needs of the plant site. The Production Supervisor will work closely with all departments to ensure timely shipment of quality products, meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Shift work is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring assigned production area meets or exceeds all safety and quality requirements
• Scheduling operations in a manner that prevents delays and efficiently utilizes manpower
• Ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures in all operations and activities
• Ensure employees are properly trained and evaluate their performance
• Exercising proper care in the utilization of buildings, equipment and services
• Performing simple laboratory tests on samples of in-process and waste materials to ensure proper operation and equipment function
• Coordinating operations with Maintenance Department to complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for operations area
• Make recommendations to improve yields and reduce waste, labor, materials, maintenance, handling and other costs
• Initiate investigation of production issues and work with support groups to resolve and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Work with Process Engineering and Chemical Development during the implementation of new products in the manufacturing area
• Participate in process evaluations with production superintendents or process engineers as assigned

Skills

• Three or more years of chemical processing/manufacturing experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience beneficial
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer knowledge in Windows based software required
• DEA background check required
• Respirator use required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.