Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Coating – 2nd Shift

Scorpion Therapeutics; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensure the production schedule is met, and guide staff across shifts in a cGMP environment. You will monitor output and quality, initiate corrective actions with QA, maintenance, and engineering, and train operators on processes, equipment, and safety protocols.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of production experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of production experience.
• Strong communication, time management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure schedules are followed and staff meet the production plan.
• Monitor output and quality; initiate corrective actions with QA and maintenance.
• Maintain equipment operation and cGMP compliance; prepare rooms for inspection.
• Coordinate operators and back-up to supervisor as needed.
• Develop and train staff on production operations and cGMP.
• Review Batch Production Records and related paperwork; ensure accuracy.
• Lead investigations with QA and drive CAPAs.
• Oversee procedural revisions and training across shifts.
• Label products properly and monitor inventories.
• Assist in process development, scale-up, and transfer to production.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades and qualification/requalification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Plateau

TrackWise

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure assignments are completed on schedule following established policies and procedures; guide and direct staff to comply with the production schedule.
• Monitor production output and quality versus standards; initiate corrective actions with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering, etc.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and safety rule compliance; maintain cGMP compliance and cleanliness; prepare/approve rooms and equipment for inspection; perform room releases; keep equipment and room logs current and accurate.
• Coordinate/oversee operators in other areas as needed; act as back-up to other supervisors or the Manager.
• Develop and perform training on production operations, systems, and cGMP compliance as necessary.
• Record/review data on Batch Production Records, in-process sheets, log books, time sheets, deduction cards, and required paperwork; perform controlled substance reconciliations; perform final production review of BPRs prior to Quality approval; obtain corrections and reduce error rates.
• Initiate events/investigations with QA; identify root causes and CAPAs; complete within required timeframes.
• Initiate/complete procedural revisions and corresponding training modules across shifts.
• Ensure products are properly labeled and monitor inventories.
• Participate in use of pharmaceutical equipment for process development, scale-up, and validation; coordinate training to transfer new products/processes to commercial operations.
• Provide input for new equipment/upgrades; participate in qualification/requalification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years relevant production experience preferred (equivalent education/experience considered).
• Strong communication, time management, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, writing, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel, Plateau, Trackwise); knowledge of industry practices/standards.
• Ability to solve routine problems using established policies/procedures.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, climb ladders/stairs, and stand/sit for extended periods.
• Ability to wear a respirator; hear an alarm; identify small defects; distinguish between colors.

Compensation

Salary range: $55,000.00-$105,000.00 USD.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits (as stated).