Supervisor, Production (12-Hour Day Shift)

Fresenius Kabi USA; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, VIs)

Paid vacation/holidays

Life insurance

Disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA is seeking a production supervisor for the liquid manufacturing area in Melrose Park, IL. You will supervise personnel, coordinate the daily production schedule, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing processes from component prep to filling, capping, lyophilization, training staff, and maintaining quality documentation. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in manufacturing with 2+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years in a production/manufacturing environment with at least two years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a FDA-regulated industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily/weekly production schedules for liquid production operations.
• Supervise and coordinate manufacturing processes on assigned shift to maintain throughput and quality.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, and cGMP requirements.
• Oversee staffing, training, and performance evaluations of operations personnel.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to support production goals.
• Lead deviation investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support product releases by reviewing batch records and maintaining documentation.

Job description

Job Summary

Salary Range: $80 to $100K

This position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of liquid production personnel and processes within an assigned area of responsibility. Control may include but is not limited to; scheduling and organizing component preparation, Aseptic and Terminally Sterilized filling, and capping, Lyophilization processing. Supervises production personnel and compliance with all company and regulatory requirements. Must be flexible to work assigned shifts while allowing for the coverage of vacations and operational gaps in staffing.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Coordinates the execution of the daily/weekly production schedule based upon direction from the area production managers. Oversees the production processes on their assigned shift, working on the production floor to coordinate all relevant production activities.
• Interacts with department management and other functional areas to coordinate all support activities relating to their assigned area.
• Empowers assigned personnel to engage in defining and recommending continuous process improvements,
• Completes thorough deviation investigations in a timely fashion, performing detailed root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Assures the compliant application of departmental and company policies and procedures, safety programs, standards and cGMP’s.
• Coordinates staffing for their assigned area of responsibility and assures personnel training is up to date. Develops and executes training and follow-up programs to enhance staff development. Regularly evaluates performance of operations personnel.
• Establishes effective communication methods to provide continuity of information across all operations and shifts.
• Supports product release through the efficient review and completion of production batch records.
• Creates, revises and reviews departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides production data to managers in support of monthly reports and line efficiency tracking.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by production management.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and/or relevant work experience required
• Minimum of five years experience in a production/manufacturing environment; with at least two years in a leadership role
• Experience in a FDA-regulated industry strongly preferred

The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

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

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and 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 applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.