Upstream Production Lead: Cell Culture Start-Up

Merck & Co.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Fujifilm Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC seeks an Upstream Supervisor to lead a team through startup and commissioning of a new large-scale cell culture facility. You will oversee training, safety, and performance of a shift crew while ensuring cGMP readiness and continuous improvement efforts.

Role includes 12-hour shifts, relocation assistance, and collaboration across functions to meet production milestones and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 8 years of experience in a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects.
• BA/BS Life Sciences with 4+ years in a similar role in large pharma/biotech operations or projects or an Associates Degree with 6+ years.
• Military experience or equivalence.
• Experience in manufacturing of biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or managing others.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-the-floor leadership for a shift team of up to 7-10 manufacturing associates.
• Coordinates the execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments, lead daily huddles, and manages escalations.
• Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture with regular communication, conducting 1:1s focusing on the development and success of your team.
• Maintains a safe and cGMP compliant environment by ensuring direct reports have correct and up-to-date training, performing gemba walks, and having a safety and quality mindset culture within your team.
• Supports manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinates with other functional areas for additional activities requiring access to the manufacturing space and equipment.
• Administers company policies, such as but not limited to: time reporting, time off, shift policies, and inclement weather that directly impact manufacturing employees.

Skills

Leadership

GMP/GLP familiarity

Biotech manufacturing

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BA/BS Life Sciences

Associates Life Sciences

Military experience

Job description

Fujifilm Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC seeks an Upstream Supervisor to lead a team through startup and commissioning of a new large-scale cell culture facility. You will oversee training, safety, and performance of a shift crew while ensuring cGMP readiness and continuous improvement efforts.

Role includes 12-hour shifts, relocation assistance, and collaboration across functions to meet production milestones and quality standards.