Senior Specialist, Operations

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 81,800 - 130,900; Full time

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA, seeks a Senior Specialist, Operations to ensure operational excellence within shift manufacturing teams. The role supports primary manufacturing activities, including start‑ups, process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading cross‑functional projects, optimizing capacity, and maintaining compliant, validated processing suites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business, or 5 years related experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in project management or coordination.
• Aseptic fill/finish experience preferred.
• Production planning experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis proficiency.
• Related pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on Primary Manufacturing to ensure success for current and new products and processes.
• Serve as a key integrator for cross‑functional teams supporting seamless GMP production operations, readiness for start‑up and validation.
• Support projects implementing new technologies and process improvements in GMP environments, maintaining validated suites.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, including capacity optimization and cost reduction.
• Support development of Operational Excellence programs and lead Manufacturing Projects with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Review, author and revise SOPs and batch records; assist with deviation investigations and deviation reports.
• Document and communicate work learnings; provide training and mentorship for new personnel.
• Assist with metrics tracking and reporting to leadership teams.
• Support internal and external regulatory inspections as necessary.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Aseptic fill/finish

Production planning

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools

Pharmaceutical experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Senior Specialist, Operations

Ensures operational excellence and continuous improvement within shift manufacturing teams. Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Primary Manufacturing, provides technical and operational support; maintains a strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, control systems, and site operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on Primary Manufacturing including the filling and preparation functions to ensure success for all current and new products and processes.
• Serve as a key integrator for cross‑functional teams supporting seamless operation of cGMP production, ensuring readiness of manufacturing areas for start‑up, process qualification, and validation activities.
• Support the manufacturing operations team as a key contributor for projects that implement new technologies and operational process improvements in the GMP manufacturing environment, maintaining processing suites in a compliant and validated state.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, including capacity optimization and cost reduction programs.
• Support the development of the Operational Excellence programs and lead Manufacturing Projects with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to review, author and revise standard operating procedures and batch records, review technical reports, assist with conducting deviation investigations, and write deviation reports.
• Document and communicate all aspects of work and learnings, providing training and mentorship for new personnel.
• Assist with metrics tracking and reporting to leadership teams.
• Support and participate in internal and external regulatory inspections as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business.

Skills

• 5 years related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience with Project management or coordination required.
• Experience with aseptic fill/finish preferred.
• Prior production planning experience preferred.
• Strong Analytical Skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques required.
• Related Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills preferred.

Location

Spokane, WA - On Site, Full-Time

Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30pm; other work hours may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Wage: $81,800 - 130,900 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Benefits start on day one. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long‑term success.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.