Job Description

The Manufacturing Support Supervisor will supervise and support all Manufacturing Support operations accurately and apply their GMP knowledge and experience to troubleshoot operational issues.

This includes facilitating additional support with external departments, such as Facilities Engineering, Microbiology, Large Scale/Small Scale Manufacturing, and Dispensing as required to maintain and ensure Manufacturing Departments are operational which may require work schedule adjustments.

The supervisor will guide, mentor and coach Manufacturing Support personnel ensuring each associate understands their daily task, performs their task with efficiency, coaches them to exceed all expectations and gives each team member the tools to be successful.

The Supervisor will ensure compliance in all operations that align with all regulatory guidelines, company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Policy Documents (PD). As well as ensuring safety guidelines are followed to reduce risk of injury.

• Responsible for daily assignments and overall coordination of employees to ensure maximum performance, efficiency, and quality of functions. Assists team members in accomplishing their objectives when needed to ensure successful operations.
• Monitor and maintain the stock of cleanroom garments, work with vendor on procurement and delivery times. Monitor and maintain the stock of cleanroom materials
• Identify issues and improve workplace efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, support skill development activities for each team member to ensure staff maintain a high level of compliance to procedures and quality expectations.
• Review all assigned documentation for entry errors and initiate correction process immediately to ensure all corrections are made in compliance with applicable SOPs. Review employee hours each pay period, allocate hours appropriately, approve timesheets, and submit to payroll

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years’ experience in related cGMP manufacturing operations; or high school diploma and 10 years’ experience, or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a lead/leadership role is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Energetic, motivated, and dynamic individual.
• Must be organized and able to focus in a face-paced, multi-tasked environment and maintain operational efficiency and positive demeanor.

Working Conditions:

• The ability to demonstrate cleaning techniques, including the ability to lift 50 lbs., work overhead and stand for extended periods of time.
• Due to the use of HypoChlor respirators (full faced and half faced respirators) are available for use.
• Additionally, facial hair needs to be maintained short enough to ensure a good seal to properly wear the respirator.
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel” which requires 7 days a week work coverage even though the company closes, this position is required to ensure the cleaning is completed each and every day.

Salary Range: 101,000 - 126,000

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, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must inform KBI Biopharma of their vaccination status and must submit their vaccination status. All vaccinated employees are required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization.

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.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.