Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

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
  
  

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  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
  
  

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  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
  
  

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  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
  
  

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  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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