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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Supervisor to oversee production shifts and ensure seamless operations. This role involves direct oversight of job assignments and process troubleshooting, with a strong focus on meeting project timelines and adherence to safety regulations. The Supervisor will play a key role in training and developing operators, maintaining safety and production standards, and acting as a lead operator when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight to production shifts, including job assignments and process troubleshooting to ensure project timelines are met.
• Maintain strict adherence to cGMP and SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental) regulations. Ensure all activities align with corporate ethical standards and governmental policies.
• Coordinate training and development for operators, fostering a motivated environment focused on long-term growth and safety.
• Act as the lead operator when necessary; perform and train staff on intricate manufacturing processes and specialized equipment.
• Manage shift logistics, including overtime coordination, vacation requests, and maintenance scheduling (Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work permits, etc.).
• Lead root-cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime and investigate production variances.
• Assist management in upholding the Site Quality System, including the management of deviations and updates to process documentation.
• Act as the initial Incident Commander for the site during emergency situations, ensuring the safety of all personnel and assets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of early-phase development and the handling of highly potent APIs.
• Deep familiarity with cGMP requirements and safety protocols for hazardous or high-stakes manufacturing.
• Ability to act as the sole management authority on-site during nights and weekends, making critical decisions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a "Lead by Example" mentality to drive continuous improvement through Leader Standardized Work.

Skills

• Technical skills in managing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles, such as 5S or Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

This position is subject to background check requirements as permitted or required by applicable law.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.