Supervisor, Weigh and Dispense

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials (Europe) N.V.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC seeks a Supervisor, Weigh & Dispense to lead the Weigh & Dispense team and coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, SC Planning, and Warehouse to support the production schedule.

This role manages multiple shifts, develops direct reports, ensures accurate inventory and compliant material handling, and drives continuous improvement while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of life sciences, business or related experience.
• OR Associate’s degree with 4+ years of life sciences, business or related experience.
• OR High school diploma with 6+ years of life sciences, business or related experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Supervises, leads, and develops direct reports for Weigh & Dispense team while overseeing, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and tasks with Warehouse.
• Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture by creating development plans with direct reports and conducting one-on-ones and skip levels on a defined cadence.
• Collaborates cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, SC Planning, Drug Product, Warehouse.
• Oversees and coordinates weigh & dispense activities: operation of parts and IBC wash, assembly of IBCs, use of scales and automated weigh system, material handling and storage, inventory management, operation of powered industrial truck.
• Manages training curricula, deviation investigations, and CAPAs for the Weigh & Dispense team.
• Responds to alert or action limits for area equipment and monitoring.
• Maintains accurate inventory of materials and consumables for Weigh & Dispense.
• Works with Manufacturing Support and Operations for weigh-outs, solution lot records, procedures, and meeting production schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Position Overview

The Supervisor, Weigh & Dispense is responsible for leading the Weigh & Dispense team and operations within Supply Chain to ensure compliant and reliable production. This position works closely with Raw Material Sampling to flex resources between Weigh & Dispense and Raw Material Sampling, optimizing staffing and productivity. The Weigh & Dispense team consists of multiple shifts in which this supervisor leads and oversees to support the demands of the production schedule, including night shifts, as needed.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

its Night shift role 2-2-3

What You’ll Do

• Supervises, leads, and develops direct reports for Weigh & Dispense team while overseeing, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and tasks with Warehouse
• Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture by creating meaningful development plans with direct reports and conducting one-on-ones and skip levels on a defined cadence
• Collaborates cross functionally (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, SC Planning, Drug Product, Warehouse)
• Oversees and coordinates Weigh & Dispense activities, including:o Operation of parts and IBC washerso Assembly and management of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)o Use of scales and automated weigh systemo Handling of material containers and compliant material storage and management to include material recono Operating powered industrial truck
• Manages Weigh & Dispense team training curricula, deviation investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Provides necessary responses to alert or action limits for area equipment and monitoring
• Maintains accurate inventory of materials and consumables for Weigh & Dispense
• Works closely with Manufacturing Support and Operations for weigh-outs, solution lot records, procedures, and meeting the needs of The production schedule

• Competes document review and sign off for Weigh & Dispense
• Ensures continuous improvement, drives escalation and mitigates manufacturing issues
• Administers company policies that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Manages and develops direct reports from Weigh & Dispense team
• Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Other duties, as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of life sciences, business or related experience;
• OR
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of life sciences, business or related experience;
• OR
• High school diploma with 6+ years of life sciences, business or related experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biological manufacturing operations
• Previous experience leading others in a pharmaceutical or biological manufacturing facility
• Experience working in a changing, project driven organization
• Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations and change management
• Lean certification or related certifications

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions
• Will work in warm/cold environments
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).