Supervisor, Production Operations

Curia; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid training

Education reimbursement

401K matching

Learning platform

Job summary

Curia is seeking a Supervisor, Production Operations in Springfield, MO to lead daily manufacturing activities and develop Chemical Operators and Pilot Plant Technicians. You will oversee training, documentation, and quality compliance while coordinating staffing and production scheduling to meet schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in industrial operations.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour shift and cover vacancies.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Chemical Operators and Pilots on manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Schedule work assignments, overtime, and staffing to support production needs.
• Train and develop staff on batch documentation, SOPs, and process changes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ensure staff stay up to date on procedures.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Factory Talk

AIMS

Job description

Job Description

Supervisor, Production Operations in Springfield, MO

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Chemical Operators by establishing clear performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, recognizing strong performance, and addressing performance concerns in a timely manner.
• Schedule employee work assignments, overtime, vacation coverage, and staffing to support production requirements while maintaining accurate employee time records.
• Train, coach, and develop Chemical Operators and Pilot Plant Technicians on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, batch documentation, SOPs, safety requirements, change control, and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ensure employees remain current on procedural, equipment, and regulatory changes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.

Production Operations

• Lead daily manufacturing activities to safely and efficiently execute the production schedule while meeting quality, delivery, and business objectives.
• Monitor plant conditions and operator performance to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Utilize manufacturing systems to support work order management, production scheduling, raw material coordination, inventory transactions, and operational reporting.
• Communicate production status, operational risks, staffing concerns, and production priorities to Production Management and cross‑functional partners.
• Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Provide coaching and retraining to improve documentation quality and Right First Time execution.
• Initiate, review, and support Management of Change (MOC), deviations, corrective actions, and other quality system documentation as required.
• Promote a culture of quality by reinforcing compliance expectations and promptly addressing issues that could impact product quality or regulatory compliance.

Safety, Environmental & Emergency Response

• Promote and enforce compliance with all environmental, health, safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), and site safety requirements.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions or behaviors while promoting proactive risk identification and hazard mitigation.
• Issue hot work permits, confined space entry permits, and other required permits in accordance with site procedures.
• Support hazardous waste management activities in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. This may include making waste determinations, waste profiling with TSDFs, labeling hazardous waste containers, conducting container inspections, and supporting spill response and emergency activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as Incident Commander, as defined in the site's Emergency Response Plan, during emergency situations and ensure appropriate internal and external notifications are completed.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot manufacturing, equipment, and operational issues while partnering with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to minimize downtime and improve operational performance.
• Investigate production deviations, equipment failures, safety incidents, and out‑of‑specification events using structured root cause analysis.
• Implement and support corrective and preventive actions that improve safety, quality, compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities that enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve Right First Time performance, and strengthen manufacturing processes.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and other departments to coordinate production activities and resolve operational challenges.
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure continuity of operations and timely resolution of issues.
• Support site initiatives, organizational changes, and operational improvement projects through active collaboration and leadership.

Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices

Quality is something we take pride in together. You’ll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia’s standards to ensure our facilities support the safe and reliable manufacture of products for our customers.

• Perform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.
• Adhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.
• Keep all required cGMP training current and elevate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.

Qualifications

Required

• A minimum of a high school education or equivalent
• A minimum of five years of experience in industrial operations
• Proven leadership experience overseeing employees
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to work a 12 hour shift and cover shifts when needed due to shift vacancies
• Strong knowledge and implementation of Compliance Management – cGMP, technical operations, and quality systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Proficient in the use of MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred

• FDA, EPA, and OSHA regulated chemicals manufacturing highly preferred
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food, or other cGMP‑regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SAP, Factory Talk/Process Control Systems, AIMS, and other software to assist in day‑to‑day activities

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regular work in a standard office environment, with frequent entry into the production area of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Production environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, wet or humid conditions, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address.

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E‑Verify employer.

This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. We’re a growing organization, and opportunities to contribute beyond this list are part of what makes Curia exciting. We’re committed to reviewing reasonable accommodation requests to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.