Manufacturing Supervisor

The Opportunity:

Oversees the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May assist higher level supervisor.

Avantor is looking for a team oriented and eager to learn Manufacturing Supervisor to optimize our NuSil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. 

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility. You will have the opportunity to oversee the daily planning, implementation, and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area. If you have experience in chemical manufacturing or supervising a team and are passionate about solving complex challenges – let’s talk! 

The team 

Avantor’s NuSil team is part of our Biomaterials unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations. 

What we’re looking for 

• Experience: 3+ years in chemical manufacturing or at a supervisor level

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical field, preferably life science, chemistry, and/or engineering disciple
• cGMP manufacturing a plus

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• May supervise the activities of other departments (production, maintenance, shipping).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the fir