Manufacturing Supervisor, Downstream en Jsrglobal

Job Summary:

The Supervisor, Manufacturing, Downstream leads a team of downstream manufacturing associates to perform downstream processing of bulk intermediates and/or bulk drug substances for biopharmaceutical products. The Supervisor will plan, assign, and monitor daily tasks to ensure timely “Right First Time” execution and strict compliance with safety and quality regulations, e.g., current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).

As needed, the Supervisor will also lead teams on projects to author standard operating procedures (SOPs) or Master Batch Records (MBRs); implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs); and help specify, commission, and qualify new facilities and/or equipment. A proven and qualified Supervisor will use knowledge and experience in downstream processing (purification and bulk filling) to teach others, troubleshoot, and continuously improve daily operations.  

The Supervisor will have a working knowledge of downstream processing equipment (downstream processing equipment (mixing vessels, chromatography, tangential flow filters, virus filters), and/or manufacturing support equipment (mixing vessels, parts washers, and autoclaves). Additionally, the manufacturing supervisor will have knowledge of general bioprocessing equipment such as filters, filter integrity testers, balances, pumps, pH/conductivity meters, and disposable technologies (disposable bags, sterile tubing welders, tubing sealers). The supervisor is expected to be on the floor with the team 80% of the shift, and support process and area improvement initiatives such as 5S and material management.

The Supervisor will review manufacturing procedures and train manufacturing personnel to ensure that manufacturing operations are conducted accurately, safely, and compliantly. The Supervisor will maintain a sense of ownership of the production processes, manufacturing environment and facility. Following task execution, the Supervisor will review executed production batch records and production orders to ensure a comprehensive and accurate set of actions have occurred. The supervisor will ensure all executed batch documentation is reviewed at the end of each shift to drive RFT execution. It is management’s expectation that all deviations/events are documented and escalated according to KBI internal notification processes. The supervisor will use leadership and technical expertise to drive process improvement initiatives, lead the team to maintain safe and compliant processing suites, monitor processes and equipment, troubleshoot issues, and track/trend metrics.

Job Responsibilities:

Plan, schedule, and support daily production tasks to ensure schedule adherence while maintaining a successful and cGMP compliant execution. Facilitate additional manufacturing activities and process support with other manufacturing groups, MS&T, PD, QA, Maintenance, Facilities, AFS and Microbiology.

Ensure timely execution and review of batch documentation and logbooks, initiation of deviations, and execution and completion of ERP orders. Ensure timely corrections to batch documentation and logbooks.

Supervise, coach, mentor, and train team members to maintain educated, qualified, and motivated employees. Ensure staff maintain a high level of compliance to procedures and quality expectations.

Ensure equipment and manufacturing facilities remain in working order by overseeing maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring timely submission of work orders for facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Author, train, review manufacturing procedures

*The Downstream Supervisor is expected to spend 80% of their time on the production floor with their team.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years’ experience in related cGMP manufacturing operations; or high school degree and 10 years’ experience, or equivalent.

Demonstrated knowledge of upstream (cell culture or microbial fermentation) or downstream unit operations for production of biopharmaceuticals is preferred.

Experience in single-use platform technology is preferred.

Prior experience in a leadership/supervisory role is preferred.

Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory expectations is preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. •

Must be organized and able to focus in a face-paced, multi-tasked environment and maintain operational efficiency and positive demeanor.

This is a 12-hour night shift position, 2-2-3 schedule.

The pay range is $101,000 - 138,600. 

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.   

About KBI: 

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com. 

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team. 

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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