JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
LOCATION: Onsite – Minnetonka, MN
SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
DURATION: 10-Week Contract
PAY: 47-52 USD per hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will lead and oversee daily manufacturing and packaging operations within a pharmaceutical production environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing multi-shift production teams, including:
o Supervising hourly and contract employees
o Coaching and mentoring staff on best practices
o Driving team engagement and performance - Overseeing GMP manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products in a cleanroom environment
- Promoting a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, product development) to ensure smooth operations
- Monitoring production performance, schedules, and efficiency
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Ensure all manufacturing and packaging activities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and internal procedures
- Plan and coordinate cleaning, production, packaging, and documentation activities to maximize efficiency
- Lead daily production operations and track performance against established metrics
- Identify manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Review batch records and documentation as a subject matter expert
- Communicate production updates and performance to leadership
- Manage, coach, and develop manufacturing technicians through training and mentorship
- Monitor and ensure completion of required training for all team members
- Create, update, and maintain technical documents using change control systems
- Support administrative functions such as performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions
- Experience with technical writing and documentation systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills with ability to adapt to different audiences
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated production environment
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 5–8 years of manufacturing experience (pharmaceutical or medical device preferred), OR
- Associate’s Degree with relevant experience
- Experience supervising or leading teams in a production environment
- Demonstrated experience in employee training and development
- Experience in cleanroom and GMP-regulated environments preferred
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, and perform physical tasks (including lifting up to 30 lbs)
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing and/or laboratory environment
- Travel may be required up to 5%
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