Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Manufacturing Supervisor in Lenexa, KS, oversees all production department activities to guarantee product quality, regulatory compliance, and strict adherence to established standard operating procedures. Job duties include:

• Manages, trains, and provides feedback to Production Technicians to ensure all products are manufactured according to established procedures and specifications.
• Achieve company production goals and safety standards. Identify and implement improvements in quality and productivity.
• Establishes, maintains, and audits department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure staff compliance and that all documentation remains accurate and current.
• Develop systems to measure and control production cost, quality, and efficiency, while establishing performance standards, conducting employee reviews, and approving subordinate overtime.
• In conjunction with the Production Planner, confirm production schedules and deploy resources to meet the agreed upon schedule.
• Collaborates across departments to assist with the implementation and validation of new products and production systems, while participating in the establishment of purchasing specifications for equipment and supplies.
• Control and maintain department supply inventory levels to ensure sufficient quantities to meet of Production.
• Identify areas for optimization of equipment and supplies and assist with problem resolution.
• Interacts directly with customers during audits and assists in investigating production-related incidents or audit deficiencies to recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Provide Management reports and perform other duties as required.
• Available to work off-shifts, weekends, and overtime hours as operational needs require.

Physical Attributes:

• Moderate-noise environment with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.
• Capable of performing moderate physical activities as required by the role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other Life Sciences disciplines

OR

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences with five plus years of experience supervising in a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as filtration, aseptic technique, sterile filling, and/or product packaging.
• Knowledge of safety and ergonomic issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with a good track record coaching and developing direct reports.

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Pay Range for this position: $87,400.00 - $131,000.00.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!