Supervisor, Formulation (3rd Shift)

Fresenius Group; Grand Island, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi in Grand Island, NE seeks a Formulation Supervisor to lead the formulation suites for liquid parenterals, ensuring every batch meets schedule and quality standards. You will manage staff of 12–15, coordinate with QA, HR and Maintenance, and maintain safety and procedure adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while training and developing the team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; science degree preferred.
• 4-5 years pharmaceutical experience in compounding preferred.
• Familiarity with SOPs, cGMPs, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise formulation suites and associated environments to meet schedules and specs.
• Maintain equipment, procedures, and resources for liquid parenterals.
• Ensure staff training, documentation accuracy, and timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, policies, and performance management.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Material Management to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Education

High School diploma or GED

BS/BA in Science field

Tools

SAP modules

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; 10PM-6:30AM

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

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

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanentemployment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employeeand Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time,in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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