Microbial Discovery Group
Bio-Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd Shift
Franklin, WI - Full Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise hourly fermentation personnel on 2nd shift, including work assignment, on-the-floor guidance, and performance feedback.
- Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings to communicate safety topics, production priorities, shift handoffs, and performance results.
- Partner with the Fermentation Manager to plan and sequence daily and weekly production to achieve unit, tank, yield, quality, and uptime goals.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, and other functions to schedule and support preventive and corrective maintenance on bioreactors, centrifuges, freeze dryers, utilities, and related equipment.
- Support troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations, escalating issues promptly and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure all production, cleaning, and maintenance records (e.g., batch records, logs, checklists) are completed accurately, in real time, and in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain staffing and attendance oversight for the shift to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of operations.
- Collaborate closely with the 1st Shift Supervisor and other shifts to ensure clear handoffs, alignment on open work, and consistent application of procedures.
- Contribute to the creation, review, and revision of SOPs and work instructions for fermentation operations.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement through daily behavior, coaching, and participation in initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Safety Requirements:
- Support onboarding, training, and cross-training of fermentation personnel on processes, equipment, safety, and documentation requirements.
- Assist in reviewing production and performance data (e.g., yields, deviations, downtime) and recommend improvements in processes, methods, or equipment.
- Help maintain and update electronic tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, Fermentation Formula Masters) used by the fermentation team and on the production floor.
- Participate in internal or external audits, inspections, and investigations as requested.
- Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, non-temperature-controlled areas, dust, fumes, odors, and biological materials.
- Routine work around bacteria, enzymes, chemicals, and process utilities, with strict adherence to hygiene and safety protocols.
Education & Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Additional training or coursework in fermentation, microbiology, bio-manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
- 1+ year of experience in fermentation, bio-manufacturing, or a related regulated production environment preferred.
- Experience leading, coordinating, or mentoring others in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
- Experience working under GMP, HACCP, FSMA, or similar quality and food safety systems.
- Working knowledge of GMP standards, QA/QC principles, and basic root-cause problem solving.
- Familiarity with inventory management, including FIFO practices.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., email, Excel, SharePoint, production or quality systems).
- Ability to perform basic math and interpret process parameters, trends, and production documentation.
- Leadership & Communication: Clearly communicates expectations, provides constructive feedback, and manages conflict professionally.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability and helps implement solutions.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across shifts and functions (e.g., Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain) in a global organization.
- Results Orientation: Demonstrates dependability, strong follow-through, and effective prioritization to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Attention to Detail & Organization: Maintains accurate records, organizes work effectively, and operates with minimal supervision.
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the facility.
- Ability to work in proximity to chemicals, enzymes, and biological materials while wearing required PPE.
- Follow all company safety procedures, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, OSHA, and site-specific safety rules at all times.
- Consistently and correctly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents and actively participate in safety and food safety improvements.
- Adherence to all food safety procedures as per FDA regulations, including the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or any other applicable federal, state, or local food safety regulations.
