Supervisor, Formulation (2nd Shift)

Fresenius Kabi; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi in Grand Island, NY is seeking a Formulation Supervisor to oversee the liquid parenteral formulation suites and the adjacent cleanroom area, ensuring production schedules and regulatory compliance.

The role supervises 12–15 staff, develops talent, and maintains a safe, quality-focused environment. Shift is 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with a 6% annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Supervises 12–15 direct reports in liquid parenteral formulation.
• Proficiency in SOPs and cGMP regulations.
• Ability to work with Antineoplastic products.
• Heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing of bulk liquid parenteral products and equipment readiness.
• Review and revise SOPs to reflect changes and two-year reviews.
• Ensure adequate resources to clean, store, and prepare equipment.
• Train staff to area curricula and company policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment and timely corrective actions.
• Complete batch record reviews within designated timelines.
• Collaborate with HR, Maintenance, and QA on policies and staffing.
• Coordinate with Material Management and QA on components and inventory.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

BS/BA in Science related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall supervision, direction, and coordination of the Grand Island formulation suites and the surrounding controlled environmental area associated with the formulation of liquid parenterals. Ensures adequate systems, equipment and resources are in place to meet production schedules, and that products are manufactured to specification and in complete accordance with applicable SOP’s, DEA, OSHA and cGMP’s regulations. This position directly supervises 12 to 15 direct reports accountable for formulating liquid products against delivered production schedules and compliance regulations. Staff development, hiring, disciplinary processes, and direction to complete assigned activities are required. The formulation supervisor ensures the safe and quality focused work environment while accepting accountability for all activities within this position’s control. Investigation work, corrective, preventative, and practice versus procedure auditing as needed. Salary Range: $73,614-$103,000 + 6% annual bonus Hours: M-F; 2PM-10:30PM Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate systems are in place to effectively manufacture Bulk product, and clean/store/prepare equipment and compounds.
• Ensures all area SOPs are reviewed/revised to encompass any changes in procedure and/or two-year review.
• Ensures adequate resources are available to clean and prepare equipment.
• Ensures all area personnel are current in their training requirements;
• Trains employees to area-specific Curricula and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures a safe work environment and that all personnel work in a safe manner.
• Ensures corrective actions for investigations and audit observations are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all documentation is correct and addresses errors effectively and expeditiously.
• Completes Batch Record review for area in the designated time expectations.
• Works closely with HR on policy changes, interpretation and execution, hiring of new employees, employee disciplinary action, performance appraisals and performance management.
• Works with Technical Services/Maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability;
• Assists with design of new systems/facilities related to the department.
• Works closely with Material Management and Quality regarding component problems and inventory maintenance.
• In addition to each complexes inventory management and movement via SAP modules.
• Works closely with Environmental, Maintenance, Metrology, and Validation to ensure area environmental monitoring, PM, calibration, and re-qualification schedules are met.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• BS/BA in Science related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience is preferred.
• 4-5 years of pharmaceutical experience in compounding preferred.
• Working knowledge of SOP’s and cGMP’s rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Must be able to work with Antineoplastic products and assist in the Nanotechnology department.
• Heavy lifting is required. (Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally lift 50 lbs without strain.)

Additional Information

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability
• 401K with company contribution
• wellness program

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients – and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life.

Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.

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