Manufacturing Supervisor, 3rd Shift Job at Simtra BioPharma Solutions in Bloomin

Overview

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines, all directly injected into patients worldwide. There is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra, with adherence to the highest quality and regulatory standards. We provide cGMP manufacturing along with formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.
Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make, taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role

The Supervisor, Aseptic Operations is a member of the Operations Leadership Team and reports directly to the Manager, Aseptic Operations. They lead a team of Operations personnel engaged in manufacturing of sterile injectable drug products. The Supervisor provides decision making and oversight to ensure compliance to all standard operating procedures and batch records. They must communicate effectively with Operations support departments (Quality, Technical Services, Engineering & Maintenance, etc.), multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments. The Supervisor, Aseptic Operations builds an environment where partnership, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

3rd Shift Schedule: 10pm - 8:30am (Monday - Thursday)

Key responsibilities

• Understand, follow, coach, and lead their teams to execute production activities in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Interview, hire, mentor, and develop staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans.
• Supervise the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards. High percentage of shop floor presence.
• Review, approve, and manage documentation for batch and system records. Assist in release of product for distribution. Assist in meeting product release time goals.
• Implement and support training programs designed to enable staff to consistently carry out all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations.
• Develop and implement performance measurement and internal auditing programs to routinely evaluate operational efficiency and quality. Implement changes as needed based on assessments.
• Lead technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Resolve technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting during deviations; apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools when applicable.
• Obtain qualification to perform select critical operation processes.
• Represent the company during audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering, or business discipline strongly preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or operations support experience required
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience required
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, PowerBI, Trackwise)

Physical / safety requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled objects
• Must be able to perform overhead work in clean room environments
• Gowning and PPE requirements for clean room environments
• Respirator use when product or task requires
• Eyesight adequate for inspection of equipment and filled units (corrective lenses acceptable)
• Ability to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas (filling)

In return, you’ll be eligible for

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Spouse and Child options)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program (Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and more)
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits (Voluntary Insurance Benefits, Onsite Campus Amenities)

Note: Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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