Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

The Manufacturing Supervisor will lead a high-potential team responsible for delivering critical medication to animals within our 503B outsourcing facility environment. The ideal leader will build an engaged, team-first culture using visual management to align teams, surface challenges, and drive consistent, high-quality execution. The hours for this position are Monday – Friday. Must have flexibility to support business needs.

Operational Leadership: Supervise and coordinate activities across production functions, including formulation, aseptic filling, inspection/labeling, and facility sanitization. Ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in compliance with cGMP, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements. Monitor daily operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

People Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop production staff to drive performance, accountability, and engagement. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment through effective communication and leadership presence. Manage timekeeping, attendance, and performance management processes, including disciplinary actions when necessary.

Quality & Compliance: Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are current, followed, and effectively trained. Partner with Quality Assurance to address deviations, investigations, and documentation issues in a timely manner. Author and support investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation for non-conformances. Lead and support internal audits and regulatory inspections as required.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze production performance, including efficiency, downtime, and waste metrics. Identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce variability, and increase throughput. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving across the team. Support workforce planning and cross-training initiatives to build operational flexibility.

Who you are: Strong knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations, guidelines, and standards. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills including strong presentation skills. Strong results orientation. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, proficient in the use of spreadsheets and word processing programs.

What you've done: Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical or scientific discipline. 2+ years' experience in aseptic processing. 1+ years' supervisory experience in a cGMP FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Experience leading a production or manufacturing team. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What's in it for you: A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts. 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future. Company Paid Life and disability insurance. Access to voluntary insurance options. A generous paid time off program that increases every year. Tuition reimbursement. Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program! Compensation Range is based on experience and location with a target base salary range $120,000-$130,000 a year + bonus based on experience.

About Us: Wedgewood is the nation's largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its recent merger with Blue Rabbit enables the company to provide veterinarians with next-generation software to streamline patient care and marks a significant evolution in services. Together Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and one million animals annually. Wedgewood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require an accommodation due to a special need or disability, please let your recruiter know what accommodations you will need.