Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at BioSpectra, Inc., where we lead the way in delivering high-purity ingredients to the top 25 pharmaceutical companies globally. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the industry. Currently, we are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor. As a key player in our organization, you will lead a manufacturing shift within our Bangor Manufacturing facility but be open to assist when required at our Stroudsburg facility. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence and foster team success.  BioSpectra, Inc. is a privately held, family-oriented organization and a U.S.-based manufacturer of GMP pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, including API’s, excipients, GMP process chemicals, and bulk GMP buffers and solutions. BioSpectra, Inc. currently has facilities located in Bangor, Wind Gap, Stroudsburg, PA, and Scarborough, Canada.  

Why should you join BioSpectra, Inc.?

• Support our current customers who are the top 25 pharmaceutical companies in the world
• Develop your career with a growing organization with ample opportunities for professional and personal development
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan – Company matches $2 per $1 of employee contribution on the first 4%  
• Excellent Paid Time Off Programs include vacation, sick, & personal time, plus paid holidays

Job Summary: 

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads their team to accomplish the safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives of the manufacturing department. A supervisor reviews the daily production schedule, assigns work to their team, coordinates plant activities, ensures their team is trained and inspects chemical operator activity throughout the shift. Responsible for ensuring finished goods meet the production schedule and are in compliance with quality standards set for the facility. Leads by example and holds their team accountable for performance/results.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures team compliance with all current quality/cGMP and safety systems
• Tracks, records and reports production data / KPI’s on a daily basis.
• Leads shift change meeting. Clearly communicates management priorities to team.
• Maintains operational/batch data. Reads and analyzes charts, work orders or production schedules to determine production requirements.
• Ensures new employees are trained, coached and evaluated.
• Continuously assesses team performance on production floor and verifies compliance with cGMP/SOP requirements.
• Ensures team members are trained, coached and developed to maintain coverage of critical tasks/functions in support of manufacturing operations.
• Maintains training records for team. Schedules/facilitates training as required.
• Executes daily production schedule as planned.
• Initiates discrepancies as they occur and provides input on root cause and preventative actions.
• Consults with Manufacturing Department Managers to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments.
• Confers with management and/or subordinates to resolve worker problems and complaints.
• Reviews and provides feedback for SOP/TOI revision documents.
• Inspects materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Routinely inspects documentation, processing rooms, equipment and finished good packaging during their shift to ensure compliance with cGMP manufacturing.
• Monitors gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure operations conform to production or processing standards.
• Sets up and adjusts machines and equipment.
• Monitors production area and enforces safety or sanitation regulations.
• Inspects process rooms
• Conducts batch record review and reconciliation.
• Completes work order forms.
• Utilize ERP system to issue, track and record manufacturing operation.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by management

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in the chemical manufacturing industry: candidates with less experience may be selected at the discretion of management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise employees to achieve production goals while ensuring that quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements are met.
• Capability to lead, coach, inspire, and motivate employees to develop effective teamwork and achieve outstanding performance standards.
• Demonstrated capabilities to diagnose and solve problems, assess situations and take appropriate actions, make decisions effectively, and communicate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Mechanical reasoning and critical thinking skills required in order to troubleshoot chemical manufacturing process.
• Proficient with ERP system use.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Work Hours: 

• Exempt Position
• Shift:  12-Hour Alternating 3 days on/3 days off (7:30pm-8:00am)
• Minimum of 40-45 Hours Week, or other agreed upon documented schedule
• Ability and willingness to work from all BioSpectra facilities- Primary Location: Bangor, PA

If you are ready to take on a challenging role, make an impact, and grow with a dynamic company that values innovation and quality, this position is for you! Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team and contribute to our ongoing success!