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About the role
As an Upstream or Downstream Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of manufacturing associates supporting the startup and ongoing operation of a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility. You will build team capability, execute training plans, support commissioning, qualification, and operational-readiness activities, and ensure work is performed safely, consistently, and in compliance with cGMP requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Lead and support operational-readiness activities, including document review and approval, team onboarding, materials management, and cross-functional coordination
- Develop and execute a training plan to prepare the team for initial GMP production
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members through onboarding, training, regular communication, and performance support
- Administer company policies that directly impact employees, including travel and expense, time reporting, time off, and other applicable workplace policies
- Coordinate with cross-functional support groups to ensure readiness for startup activities
- Coordinate execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments, shift huddles, and timely escalation management
More about this role
As an Upstream or Downstream Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of manufacturing associates supporting the startup and ongoing operation of a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility. You will build team capability, execute training plans, support commissioning, qualification, and operational-readiness activities, and ensure work is performed safely, consistently, and in compliance with cGMP requirements. You will also coordinate cross-functional activities, manage shift priorities and escalations, maintain controlled documentation, support investigations and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. During operations, you and your team will work a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule to support reliable manufacturing performance. This is an opportunity to help launch a new facility and establish a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
**Relocation assistance is available. **
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging...
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