Supervisor, Nuclear Manufacturing

Cardinal Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access to wages

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Alaska is seeking a Nuclear Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a hands-on shift in a tightly regulated, cGMP environment. You will oversee dilution and dosing, safety, quality and production efficiency while coordinating staffing and training.

You will enforce ALARA principles, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with FDA, NRC and DOT requirements. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of experience and a related bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4–8 years of experience in a manufacturing/leadership role preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Authorized User certification and forklift certs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations with direct reports and provide real-time direction.
• Oversee planning, staffing, training, cGMP compliance, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities to meet safety, quality and delivery goals.
• Monitor metrics and lead continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Conduct NCR investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP compliance

Safety culture

ALARA principles

Problem-solving

Staff coaching

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SOPs

Batch records

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.
Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

Shift/Schedule

• Saturday – Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Must be flexible to stay until production is complete.)
• Candidates must be flexible to work different days, schedules, or hours based on business needs.
• Due to production schedules, candidates must be flexible to work holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• The Supervisor is expected to remain actively engaged throughout the shift with their direct reports during daily manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a consistent presence in the manufacturing area, providing real‑time direction, coaching, support, and oversight while working alongside the team.
• Actively participates in critical unit operations, including dilution and dosing activities, to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures. Direct involvement supports operational awareness, effective execution, and equitable distribution of radiological exposure among qualified personnel in accordance with ALARA principles.
• Oversee the planning and execution of I-123 iodine capsule manufacturing activities within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical production environment.
• Communicates operational priorities and directs manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. Manages work assignments, staffing, training, cGMP compliance, and safety requirements for manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborates with manufacturing leadership and support departments to plan work schedules, staffing, equipment, and material requirements necessary to meet production demands and business objectives.
• Ensures effective utilization of personnel resources by establishing performance expectations, monitoring results, providing coaching and accountability, and conducting ongoing performance discussions, including OTTT discussions and annual performance reviews.
• Develops, recommends, and supports implementation of policies, procedures, and programs that enhance safety, quality, compliance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensures all required training, personnel records, and timekeeping activities are completed accurately and maintained in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Coordinates vacation, leave, and time‑off requests to maintain operational continuity.
• Monitors and reports key manufacturing metrics, including safety, quality, production, and operational performance indicators.
• Leads troubleshooting and resolution of processes, equipment, material, and personnel issues, ensuring timely escalation when appropriate.
• Conducts and/or facilitates non‑conformance (NCR) investigations, ensuring timely identification of root causes, implementation of corrective actions, thorough documentation, and compliance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Promotes and reinforces a culture of safety, quality, cGMP compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Willingness to obtain certifications needed for the role such as an Authorized User and forklift certifications
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to provide direction, coaching, mentorship, accountability, performance management, and employee development while reinforcing safety, radiation protection principles, first‑time‑right execution, cGMP compliance, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with direct reports, peers, supporting departments, and leadership.
• Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and execution skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, chemical processing operations, production scheduling, and cGMP compliance requirements, with the ability to understand and effectively oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to regularly work in restricted manufacturing areas and actively participate in production activities. Ability to work in environments involving chemicals, fumes, heat, cold, and other controlled workplace hazards while adhering to all required safety procedures.
• Ability to manage weight up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including standing for extended periods, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, and crawling as required.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to perform process‑related mathematical calculations, including weighing materials, calculating percentages, and other manufacturing measurements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems used to support manufacturing operations.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment and tools. Ability to read and interpret SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation, accurately complete production documentation, and clearly communicate operational events and activities.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

Anticipated salary range: $92,000 -$131,300

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well‑being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/18/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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