Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead a high-performing team to produce and deliver quality products for patients around the world. We are a 24/7 site that operates in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment where safety, collaboration, and operational excellence are top priorities. In this role, you'll oversee daily floor operations, coach and develop staff, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes that support the production of critical products. This is a unique opportunity to lead with impact, support innovation, and shape the future of a world-class commercial manufacturing organization.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate, lead and supervise daily operations of a designated manufacturing group.

• Ensure maintenance of a safe manufacturing work environment that complies with company and state regulations. Ensure that all employees are trained in safety practices for their assigned job tasks.

• Have responsibility for fulfilling compliance requirements and ensuring employees are following procedures.

• Plan, coordinate and implement projects requiring specialized experience.Make decisions within guidelines that impact immediate unit operations, such as inoculums preparation, bioreactor operation, centrifugation, protein purification, solution preparation, CIP/SIP unit operations, and troubleshooting and related production support operations.

• Assist in the implementation of new technology to achieve production goals.Identify and resolve potential cGMP issues and ensure compliance.

• Work with management on continuous operational improvement projects and oversee the progress within their area of responsibility.

• Distribute daily work assignments to leads and manufacturing technicians.Coach and train staff members in addition to identifying staff development needs in areas such as cGMP training, technical skills, safety, performance management, and best practices.

• Recommend and evaluate production efficiencies and organize the information to present to management for future projects.

• Ensure that all operations are performed with 100% compliance to SOPs and cGMP standards.

Who you are

You are someone who wants to influence your own development and can work independently, with limited supervision. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your own interests; where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Experience with biologics manufacturing is preferred.

Candidates will be managing and expected to interface with individuals who work any of the following manufacturing shifts:

- 12 hr Day Shift, 6:00 am - 7:00 pm,

- Sunday -Tuesday plus every other Wednesday

- Wednesday - Friday plus every other Saturday

- 10 hr Day Shift, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

- Sunday - Wednesday

- Wednesday - Saturday

- 10 hr Swing Shift, 3:30 pm -2:00 am

- Sunday - Wednesday

- Wednesday - Saturday

- 12 hr Night Shift, 6:00 pm -7:00 am

- Sunday - Tuesday plus every other Saturday

- Wednesday - Friday plus every other Saturday

Onboarding practices vary with area, but may consist of a 3-4 week schedule of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm followed by on the job training for 3-4 weeks Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday 1:00pm - 11:30pm. Once onboarding is complete, you will be released to your assigned Manufacturing shift. Shift availability will be determined by matching candidates strengths to shift needs and are subject to change based on business needs and production schedules.

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant:

• Hardworking and fast learning individual that thrives in a high paced environment

• Experience in clean room environment and familiarity with cGMP and ISO/FDA standards is strongly preferred

• Ability to think critically and work both tactically and strategically

• Exhibit creativity in adapting to situations, develop contingency plans, and make decisions

• Strong quality mindset with attention to detail and a desire to deliver service excellence

• Ability to work effectively with others, exhibiting a professional manner and establish constructive working relationships

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Proficiency in the English language- reading, writing, and communication.

• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and familiarity with FDA guidelines

• Familiarity with ICH and European guidelines.

• Demonstrate organizational, time management, delegation and leadership skills toachieve successful results.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.

• Must be able to work all shifts, required overtime as needed, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to interface with computer systems to successfully operate manufacturing equipment. Experience with distributed control systems or other manufacturing automation is preferred.

• Must be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP requirements to perform essential functions of the job.

• Must re-qualify every year on all job-related training and certifications as job or qualifications require.

• May climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.Lifting up to 25lbs may be required.

• The cleanroom environment requires that company provided gowning is worn. This may include plant uniform, coveralls, gloves and safety shoes. Additionally, regulations prohibit makeup, jewelry, and other personal items from entering the clean room environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years industry experience or Master's degree with 5+ years industry experience (scientific and technical degrees preferred, e.g. Life Science or Engineering)

• 2 years in supervisory role

• Experience in a GMP working environment with Background in Cell Culture/Purification is highly desired

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $80,500-$149,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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