Manufacturing Supervisor - 2Nd Shift

Job Summary

Avantor is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area. 2nd Shift Work Schedule: M-F, 2pm-10:30pm.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA office. You will have the opportunity to ensure the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. This person will also select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent degree required.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• PSM (process safety) experience strongly preferred.

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities in order to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Actively participate with internal and/or customer audits.
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of manufacturing employees.
• Ensure proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Support process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary.
• Participate with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Work closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Create, maintain and revise procedures associated with production processes, SOPs, Work instructions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Investigate and eliminate departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes.
• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees and also other departments (production, maintenance, shipping) as needed.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes.

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 first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

California Equal Pay Transparency

Avantor is committed to equitable compensation practices. The compensation range for this role is: $57,300.00 - $95,400.00.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience and location.

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.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.