Production Supervisor (Small Animal)

Xtalks; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Work-life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River is seeking a GEMS Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in Hollister, CA. You will supervise personnel, handle routine and complex personnel-related matters, and ensure adherence to SOPs and biosafety requirements in a facility that may include isolators or IVCs.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage training and onboarding, support hiring activities, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 4 years of leadership experience delivering complex initiatives and/or supporting operations.
• AALAS ALAT or above certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of DEI best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily departmental operations, production activities, and shipping to ensure efficiency and adherence to SOPs.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through training, performance management, onboarding, and employee relations activities.
• Monitor production processes, animal care standards, biosafety protocols, and regulatory requirements for compliance.
• Serve as a technical resource by resolving issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records, training documentation, inventory, and reporting; keep areas organized and safe.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

DEI best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking a GEMS Supervisor to support our production operation in Hollister, CA. As the GEMS Supervisor, you will provide daily supervision of personnel and operations to ensure achievement of departmental goals and levels. You will independently handle routine personnel-related issues; and assist in the handling of complex personnel-related issues. These environments may include isolators or individual ventilated cages (IVC).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily departmental operations, production activities, and shipping schedules to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to established SOPs and operational standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through training, performance management, scheduling, timecard approval, and support with hiring, onboarding, and employee relations activities.
• Monitor production processes, animal care standards, biosafety protocols, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with all company procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as a technical resource for both employees and customers by resolving operational issues, responding to inquiries and complaints, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records, training documentation, inventory levels, and departmental reporting while ensuring equipment, facilities, and work areas remain organized, safe, and operationally ready.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence by reviewing safety concerns, supporting corrective actions, mentoring employees on company values, and leading by example in all aspects of daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in life sciences or related discipline
• 4 years of leadership experience of a high-performing team to deliver complex initiatives and/or support operations, and assistance in cross-functional collaboration to drive successful business outcomes.
• AALAS certification at ALAT or above preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated computer skills (data input, word processing) required and be knowledgeable about DE&I best practices

SALARY

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 / annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Research Models & Services

Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world's leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.