Supervisor, Operations - 12 Hour Shift (2/2/3)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual bonus

Career development

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking a B52 Supervisor (Vial Line 9) to lead production teams in the manufacturing and filling of sterile pharmaceutical products. You will ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and quality standards while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on overseeing CGMP compliance, coordinating production plans, and driving continuous improvement in line performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical, Biological, Chemical, or Production related science preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with 2 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in a Steriles pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing operations and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional leadership to assigned staff and build strong teams.
• Ensure production standards, quantity, and quality are met and deviations addressed.
• Ensure cgMP compliance and FDA/OSHA inspection readiness.
• Plan, monitor, and adjust daily production schedules to meet goals.
• Oversee safety programs and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback and development opportunities.
• Assist technical staff and customers with process validation and issue resolution.
• Develop and validate production documentation requirements.
• Implement cost reduction programs to stay competitive.
• Track attendance and ensure trainings are completed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

GMP compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

Greenville, NC - Pharmaceutical Services Group - Steriles

Hours:

6AM - 6PM (2/2/3 rotation)

• Relocation assistance is NOT provided
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Position summary:

The B52 Supervisor (Vial Line 9) supervises work teams and provides leadership to production colleagues in the manufacturing and filling of high-quality pharmaceutical products according to schedule, cost, and quality standards. As the supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining human relations, safety performance, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory control and documentation procedures. Additionally, you will handle Production/Engineering related projects to increase production efficiencies and add flexibility to support our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional leadership to assigned staff by leading organizational change and empowering them to succeed. Cultivate strong relationships and build effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Ensure that established standards, including production, quantity, and quality, are met. Take direct action to correct deviations and report variances and exceptions to the assigned position supervisor.
• Ensure that all production operations are validated and fully follow all Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Maintain compliance for the FDA, QAT, and OSHA inspections.
• Use available resources effectively to plan, monitor, and revise daily production schedules as necessary. Your goal is to produce a quality product in an efficient manner.
• Administer department safety programs to promote a culture of safety and ensure that operative personnel understand and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Evaluate performance and skills of personnel and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement. Take corrective action when required and perform annual employee evaluations.
• Assist technical staff and customers in resolving technical issues to ensure new transferred processes are robust and validated.
• Develop and validate the technical requirements for production documentation, such as equipment and systems specifications, manufacturing formulas, procedures, work orders, and other relevant information.
• Implement cost reduction programs to stay competitive in the present economy.
• Track employees' attendance, approve time cards, and ensure completion of required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical, Biological, Chemical, or Production related science strongly preferred. Equivalent experience in these fields will also be considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with 2 years of prior leadership experience required. Experience in a Steriles pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience can be considered.
• Technical and operational knowledge of aseptic processing operations, ability to handle multiple ongoing activities, and prioritize tasks.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, mature, independent, and dependable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure, multitask, and drive for results.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Requires discretion and independent judgment.
• Very high degree of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead professional staff to achieve goals, evaluate and resolve complex technical problems.
• Ability to motivate, energize, and retain key staff.

Physical requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. You should have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time. There may be occasional manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 25-50 pounds, and occasionally pushing or pulling more than 100 pounds. The role also requires arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Good visual acuity is necessary to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, you should have the ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Join our world-class organization and unlock exceptional career and development prospects. We have an exciting company culture that values integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Together, we accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. Start your story at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.