Position Description

We are hiring a Production Supervisor. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for all departmental production activities including formulation, in-process testing, filling and labeling/packaging, documentation, housekeeping and production logs, scheduling and component inventory control. They will coordinate with planning and materials management to ensure all products are manufactured on time to meet quality, customer, and market requirements. They will also develop and implement plans, policies, and programs within manufacturing and work cross-functionally to improve quality, safety, and profitability of the organization.

2nd Shift - 1pm-9:30pm

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing build commitments. Create, review or revise production schedules as needed. Oversee Manufacturing personnel to hold accountability and mentor individuals.
• Training and supervision of all department personnel. Institutionalize and actively manage the Skills Matrix and onboarding plans (or similar tools) to ensure effective training and cross-training within 30/60/90 days for all new hires and existing employees
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement projects to align manufacturing processes and improve efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Champion quality initiatives to achieve a "Right the First Time" rate to minimize rework and scrap.
• Review of new and completed lot folders per current company policy and regulations.to deliver product to customer on time and in full (OTIF).
• Creation and implementation of manufacturing protocols as needed. Collaborating with support departments to optimize process and/or increase efficiency.
• Maintenance of area and equipment. Verify respective areas are maintained in accordance with specifications. Logging actions per SOP and enforcing ‘audit readiness’ at all times.
• Make recommendations for the improvement of any procedures or processes that will result in better efficiency, cost reduction, employee safety and/or improved product quality.
• Proposes, writes, and reviews departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Receives, reviews, responds and performs corrective / preventive actions in dealing with customer complaints, NONCs, CAPA and internal audits.
• Lead and participate in safety committee meetings to sustain a strong culture of safety and compliance. Proactively promote workplace safety and supporting zero-injury initiatives.
• Ensure departmental training is completed timely, achieving greater than 95% training timeliness to support workforce competency and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills/Education:

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field, or 5-7 years of equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 (five) years of direct personnel leadership position.
• Minimum 3 (three) years of experience in biological, chemical or pharmaceutical industry
• Working experience with computers, Microsoft Office, Outlook and ERP systems.
• Related science background.
• Formulation, compounding, or related manufacturing exposure.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $88,452- $115,293. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (flbi@fujifilm.com).